History of the Constitutional - Convention Episode 31

nedryun | September 14, 2009

Ned Ryun Concludes (for now) his Series on the Constitutional Convention:
In this episode:

A look back on the series.
A comparison to W.B. Yates’ The Second Coming.
Macro view of original intent and the Founding Fathers.
A critique of modern “Progressives.”
Where we are going as a nation and how we should get there.

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 28

nedryun | August 24, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The Ratification Debates begin.
Giants like George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee oppose the Constitution.
The Constitution is sent to the Continental Congress for approval to send to the state legislatures.
An analysis of the task ahead of the Federalists.
The Anti-Federalists suffer major losses [...]

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 25

nedryun | July 28, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

TheĀ  final debates at the Constitutional Convention center on signing questions.
Elbridge Gerry, George Mason and Edmund Randolph all voice displeasure with the document and refuse to sign.
A committee on style is formed to write the Constitution.
A Bill of Rights is proposed and debated, but soundly [...]

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 19

nedryun | June 15, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The life of Roger Sherman, signer of America’s first four founding documents.
Sherman lives the typical American life beginning as a cobbler and ending as a national statesman.
Sherman’s political and legal career in Connecticut.
Sherman’s role in the Continental Congress and in drafting the Declaration of Independence.
Colleagues [...]

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 18

nedryun | June 8, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

Religion and the Founding Fathers.
The Founding Fathers were not deists, atheists and agnostics as some have characterized.
A look at the first settlers and their motivations.
Colonial Protestantism, the Puritans, and the influence of Covenant Theology on early American society.
Comments about Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
Quotes from [...]

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 17

nedryun | June 1, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The battle over representation nears a compromise.
Oliver Ellsworth reintroduces Roger Sherman’s “Connecticut Compromise.”
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer misses the vote, thus allowing Maryland to support the small states men.
Georgia also splits their vote on account of Abraham Baldwin.
The Gerry Committee is formed largely with small [...]

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 16

nedryun | May 26, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The debate continues between the small state men favoring equal representation and the large state men favoring proportional representation.
Tensions reach a critical mass.
Benjamin Franklin calls for prayer before each session.
Were the Founding Fathers deists?
The men from Connecticut prepare to propose a compromise.
The delegates end June [...]

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 11

nedryun | April 20, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

James Wilson, his life and contributions to the Constitutional Convention.
Wilson’s early life in Scotland.
Wilson’s close relationship with John Dickinson and Benjamin Franklin.
Wilson’s public service and influence.
Wilson’s bad land deals and other legal problems that lead to his demise.
Wilson’s place in history.

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 9

nedryun | March 23, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The beginning of the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington presides over the Convention.
James Madison keeps detailed notes of each day’s happenings.
Delaware asserts the rights of small states while reading state’s instructions.
The Rules of the Convention are laid down.
Large state delegates come to the Convention better prepared.

 
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History of the Constitutional Convention - Episode 7

nedryun | March 9, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:

The city of Philadelphia during the Constitutional Convention.
An overview of the Constitutional Convention delegates.
Notable Constitutional Convention absences.
A short look at the 55 delegates, part 1.
Delegates from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware.

 
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