Days of Revolution & History of the Constitutional Convention » Equal Representation http://nedryun.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:12:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Listen each week as Ned Ryun explores the major players, debates, and events of the American Revolution and the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org team@americanmajority.org team@americanmajority.org (Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org) 2010 Ned Ryun's Days of Revolution & History of the Constitution Constitutional Convention, American History, United States Constitution, Founding Fathers, 1787, Virginia Plan, Revolutionary War, American Revolution Days of Revolution & History of the Constitutional Convention » Equal Representation http://nedryun.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ccpodcast144.png http://nedryun.com Days of Revolution – Episode 12 http://nedryun.com/2010/11/days-of-revolution-episode-12/ http://nedryun.com/2010/11/days-of-revolution-episode-12/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:22:52 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=217

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 12, “The Life of James Otis.”

In this episode:

  • The life and contributions of James Otis.
  • Otis’ role in the Writs of Assistance debate.
  • The written works of James Otis as a foundation for the American Revolution.
  • Otis’ premature departure from the public sphere due to failing health.
  • The legacy of James Otis.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2010/11/days-of-revolution-episode-12/feed/ 0 Admiralty Court,Battle of Bunker Hill,Boston,Considerations on Behalf of the Colonists,Equal Representation,Francis Bernard,Glorious Revolution,Great Britain,Harvard College,James Otis,Jeremiah Gridley,John Adams Ned Ryun Continues His Series, "Days of Revolution."  Listen to Episode 12, "The Life of James Otis." - In this episode: The life and contributions of James Otis. Otis' role in the Writs of Assistance debate. Ned Ryun Continues His Series, "Days of Revolution."  Listen to Episode 12, "The Life of James Otis." In this episode: * The life and contributions of James Otis. * Otis' role in the Writs of Assistance debate. * The written works of James Otis as a foundation for the American Revolution. * Otis' premature departure from the public sphere due to failing health. * The legacy of James Otis. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no 11:50 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 22 http://nedryun.com/2009/07/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-22/ http://nedryun.com/2009/07/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-22/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:19:35 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=118 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • The Founding Fathers and separation of powers.
  • The legislative branch intended as the final authority.
  • The reaction against monarchy and despots as well as rogue legislatures like Rhode Island.
  • The U.S. House of Representatives: features and debates.
  • The U.S. Senate: features and debates.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/07/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-22/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Aristocracy,Article I,Article II,Article III,Confederation Congress,Consent of the Governed,Equal Representation,Executive Branch,Fiat Money,Founding Fathers,George Mason Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: The Founding Fathers and separation of powers. The legislative branch intended as the final authority. The reaction against monarchy and despots as well as rogu... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The Founding Fathers and separation of powers. * The legislative branch intended as the final authority. * The reaction against monarchy and despots as well as rogue legislatures like Rhode Island. * The U.S. House of Representatives: features and debates. * The U.S. Senate: features and debates. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 17 http://nedryun.com/2009/06/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-17/ http://nedryun.com/2009/06/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-17/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:53:25 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=103 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 state sympathizers.
  • The committee affirms equal representation in the Senate, but proportional in the House along with money bills originating in the House.
  • These concessions permit the small state men to be open to other large state proposals.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/06/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-17/feed/ 0 Abraham Baldwin,Alexander Hamilton,Articles of Confederation,Benjamin Franklin,Charles Coatsworth Pinckney,Connecticut Compromise,Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer,Elbridge Gerry,Equal Representation,George Mason,George Washington,Georgia 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. 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 state sympathizers. * The committee affirms equal representation in the Senate, but proportional in the House along with money bills originating in the House. * These concessions permit the small state men to be open to other large state proposals. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 16 http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-16/ http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-16/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 16:19:26 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=101 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 in despair, almost ready to concede that an agreement could not be reached.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-16/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Articles of Confederation,Benjamin Franklin,Confederation Congress,Deism,Delaware,Edmund Randolph,Equal Representation,George Mason,George Washington,Gouverneur Morris,Gunning Bedford 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. 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 in despair, almost ready to concede that an agreement could not be reached. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 13 http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-13/ http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-13/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 18:52:13 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=89 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Alexander Hamilton proposes a radical centralized government based on Great Britain’s system.
  • Even his close friend James Madison is amazed by Hamilton’s outlandish proposal.
  • The debate over representation continues to prevent substantive progress.
  • A profile of Luther Martin, a man who spoke a great lengths but rarely contributed anything of substance.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/05/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-13/feed/ 0 Aaron Burr,Alexander Hamilton,Charles Cornwallis,Charles Maurice de Talleyrand,College of New Jersey,David Brearley,Edmund Randolph,Equal Representation,George Mason,George Washington,Gouverneur Morris,Great Britain Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Alexander Hamilton proposes a radical centralized government based on Great Britain's system. Even his close friend James Madison is amazed by Hamilton's outlandi... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Alexander Hamilton proposes a radical centralized government based on Great Britain's system. * Even his close friend James Madison is amazed by Hamilton's outlandish proposal. * The debate over representation continues to prevent substantive progress. * A profile of Luther Martin, a man who spoke a great lengths but rarely contributed anything of substance. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 12 http://nedryun.com/2009/04/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-12/ http://nedryun.com/2009/04/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-12/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:03:53 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=86 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Resuming the events taking place in Independence Hall.
  • Summary of the large state advantage.
  • Brief biography of William Paterson.
  • William Paterson proposes New Jersey plan for small states to rally behind.
  • The large states respond.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/04/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-12/feed/ 0 Aaron Burr,Alexander Hamilton,Articles of Confederation,Charles Pinckney,Continental Congress,Edmund Randolph,Equal Representation,France,Independence Hall,James Madison,James Wilson,John Lansing Jr. Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Resuming the events taking place in Independence Hall. Summary of the large state advantage. Brief biography of William Paterson. Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Resuming the events taking place in Independence Hall. * Summary of the large state advantage. * Brief biography of William Paterson. * William Paterson proposes New Jersey plan for small states to rally behind. * The large states respond. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 10 http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-10/ http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-10/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:03:33 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=76 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government
  • At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Representation, a concept widely supported by the delegates from the large states.
  • The small state delegates react negatively to any change.  They enjoyed Equal Representation under the Articles of Confederation.
  • Intense debate over representation divides the convention.
  • The large states dominate but push too far as the small states begin to push back.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-10/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Annapolis Convention,Articles of Confederation,Confederation Congress,Continental Congress,Edmund Randolph,Equal Representation,Executive Branch,George Read,Independence Hall,Interstate Commerce,James Madison Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Re... Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government * At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Representation, a concept widely supported by the delegates from the large states. * The small state delegates react negatively to any change.  They enjoyed Equal Representation under the Articles of Confederation. * Intense debate over representation divides the convention. * The large states dominate but push too far as the small states begin to push back. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no