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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 9

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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 …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 7

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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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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 6

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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: Massachusetts war debt and the raising of land taxes. Disgruntled farmers lead a rebellion under Daniel Shays. Famous figures give their opinion on Shays’ Rebellion. The rebellion is thwarted and some rebels suffer consequences. Massachusetts recovers economically, but Shays’ Rebellion still remains in …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 4

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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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