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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 25

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The  final debates at the Constitutional Convention center on signing questions. Elbridge Gerry, George Mason and Edmund Randolph all voice displeasure with the document and refuse to sign. A committee on style is formed to write the Constitution. A Bill of Rights is …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 23

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The debate over the Executive Branch. Should there be one executive or a council of executives? Debates over terms, length of service and the executives relationship to the Congress. A discussion on the Electoral College and its roll in the 1800 and 2000 …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 21

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The Constitutional Convention and slavery, part two. Connecticut and South Carolina continue to work together to prevent prohibitions of slave imports and taxes on exports. Various delegates provides their views. The similarities between the Constitutional Convention language on slavery and the Northwest Ordinance. …

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