Days of Revolution & History of the Constitutional Convention » Nathaniel Gorham 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 » Nathaniel Gorham http://nedryun.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ccpodcast144.png http://nedryun.com History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 29 http://nedryun.com/2009/08/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-29/ http://nedryun.com/2009/08/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-29/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:47:07 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=143 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 obligations required by the Philadelphia Convention.
  • Titans clash in Virginia, but the Constitution is ratified with an agreement to later support a Bill of Rights.
  • New York, North Carolina and Rhode Island eventually ratify.
  • A new government is formed and a Bill of Rights is passed.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/08/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-29/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Anti-Federalists,Benjamin Harrison,Bill of Rights,Caleb Strong,Edmund Randolph,Elbridge Gerry,Federalists,George Clinton,George Mason,George Washington,Henry Knox 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. 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 obligations required by the Philadelphia Convention. * Titans clash in Virginia, but the Constitution is ratified with an agreement to later support a Bill of Rights. * New York, North Carolina and Rhode Island eventually ratify. * A new government is formed and a Bill of Rights is passed. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 28 http://nedryun.com/2009/08/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-28/ http://nedryun.com/2009/08/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-28/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:15:17 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=140 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • The Ratification Debates begin.
  • Giants like George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee oppose the Constitution.
  • The Constitution is sent to the Continental Congress for approval to send to the state legislatures.
  • An analysis of the task ahead of the Federalists.
  • The Anti-Federalists suffer major losses in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Georgia and New Jersey.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/08/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-28/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Anti-Federalists,Benjamin Franklin,Connecticut,Continental Congress,Delaware,George Clinton,George Clymer,George Mason,George Washington,Georgia,Gunning Bedford Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: The Ratification Debates begin. Giants like George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee oppose the Constitution. Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The Ratification Debates begin. * Giants like George Mason, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee oppose the Constitution. * The Constitution is sent to the Continental Congress for approval to send to the state legislatures. * An analysis of the task ahead of the Federalists. * The Anti-Federalists suffer major losses in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Georgia and New Jersey. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 25 http://nedryun.com/2009/07/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-25/ http://nedryun.com/2009/07/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-25/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:55:28 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=126 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 proposed and debated, but soundly defeated, only for the issue to be resurrected again during the ratification debates.
  • Washington supports a measure to increase representation in the House to win over dissenters, but the dissenters refuse to sign.
  • The Constitution is signed and the debate for its ratification begins.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/07/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-25/feed/ 0 Alexander Hamilton,Articles of Confederation,Benjamin Franklin,Bill of Rights,Charles Coatsworth Pinckney,Committee on Style,Declaration of Independence,Edmund Randolph,Elbridge Gerry,George Mason,George Washington,Gouverneur Morris 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 d... 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 proposed and debated, but soundly defeated, only for the issue to be resurrected again during the ratification debates. * Washington supports a measure to increase representation in the House to win over dissenters, but the dissenters refuse to sign. * The Constitution is signed and the debate for its ratification begins. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 20 http://nedryun.com/2009/06/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-20/ http://nedryun.com/2009/06/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-20/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:53:35 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=112 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 states over exports
  • An analysis of the Convention’s handling of the slavery issue
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/06/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-20/feed/ 0 3/5 Compromise,Census,Civil War,Connecticut,Edmund Randolph,Elbridge Gerry,Exports,Frederick Douglass,Fugitive Slave Clause,Georgia,Gouverneur Morris,James Madison 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 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 states over exports * An analysis of the Convention's handling of the slavery issue 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 8 http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-8/ http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-8/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:03:02 +0000 nedryun http://nedryun.com/?p=68 Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.

In this Episode:

  • A short look at the 55 delegates, part 2.
  • Delegates from New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina.
  • Notable convention absences.
]]> http://nedryun.com/2009/03/history-of-the-constitutional-convention-episode-8/feed/ 0 Aaron Burr,Abraham Baldwin,Alexander Hamilton,Alexander Martin,American Bible Society,Anti-Federalists,Articles of Confederation,Baltimore Bible Society,Battle of Germantown,Benjamin Rush,Caleb Strong,Charles Coatsworth Pinckney Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. - In this Episode: A short look at the 55 delegates, part 2. Delegates from New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina. Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * A short look at the 55 delegates, part 2. * Delegates from New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina. * Notable convention absences. Ned Ryun - AmericanMajority.org no