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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 8

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

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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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 5

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, Part II. Madison in the House of Representatives. Madison, Patrick Henry and the Bill of Rights. Madison, Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans. Madison as Secretary of State. The Madison Presidency and post-presidential life.