History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 10

| March 30, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: Edmund Randolph introduces the Virginia Plan, an effort to increase the strength of the national government At the center of the Virginia Plan was Proportional Representation, a concept widely supported by the delegates from the large states. The small state delegates react negatively [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 8

| March 16, 2009

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.

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 7

| March 9, 2009

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.