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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 20

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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: Slavery, the Fugitive Slave Clause, and the Three-Fifths Compromise A discussion on slavery, the Constitutional Convention, and the U.S. Contitution William Lloyd Garrison and Fredrick Douglass’ views on the Constitution The divisions between North and South An alliance between Connecticut and the Southern …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 17

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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 …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 16

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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 …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 14

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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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