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Days of Revolution, Episode 1

Ned Ryun Begins a New Podcast Series Entitled, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 1, “The Die is Cast.” In this episode: An overview of the events, figures and key points of debate leading up to the Declaration of Independence. Would the Second Continental Congress declare independence? What acts and military events led to the …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 29

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 …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 7

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.

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 6

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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