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 …
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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: Alexander Hamilton’s life, part one of two. Hamilton’s early life as an orphaned and illegitimate son. Hamilton’s time at King’s College in New York City and his growing interest in the revolution and military strategy and tactics. Hamilton forms his own militia and …
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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, Part I. Madison’s formative years. Madison’s study of republics and his criticism of the Articles of Confederation. Madison’s notes on the Constitution. Madison’s role in the Federalist Papers. Madison, his home state of Virginia and his …
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