nedryun | September 8, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The task of passing a Bill of Rights is undertaken.
Alexander Hamilton writes in favor in Federalist 84.
Federalists use the Bill of Rights to gain support from Anti-Federalists.
Bill of Rights inspired by John Locke, Virginia Declaration of Rights, English Declaration of Rights, among others.
The five Great [...]
nedryun | August 31, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The Ratification Debates continue.
Massachusetts ratifies based on the leading of Samuel Adams and John Hancock and support for a Bill of Rights.
Maryland ratifies despite Luther Martin’s opposition.
South Carolina ratifies, while North Carolina remains an Anti-Federalist stronghold.
New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify, fulfilling the [...]
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.
nedryun | February 17, 2009
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 dealings with rival Patrick [...]
