History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 28

nedryun | August 24, 2009

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 [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 26

nedryun | August 3, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The life of Gouverneur Morris, drafter of the U.S. Constitution. Morris’ work in New York politics. Morris as chief advocate for the Continental Army. Morris’ role in the Constitutional Convention. Morris’ dealings with England and later role as Minister to France during the [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 25

nedryun | July 28, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: TheĀ  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 [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 24

nedryun | July 20, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: TheĀ  development of the Judicial Branch in the Constitutional Convention. Should the Judicial Branch be combined with the Executive Branch? A description of the Judicial Branch in Article III and Federalist Papers. The Judiciary Act of 1789 and Congress’ roll in forming the [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 20

nedryun | June 22, 2009

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 [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 19

nedryun | June 15, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The life of Roger Sherman, signer of America’s first four founding documents. Sherman lives the typical American life beginning as a cobbler and ending as a national statesman. Sherman’s political and legal career in Connecticut. Sherman’s role in the Continental Congress and in [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 13

nedryun | May 5, 2009

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: Alexander Hamilton proposes a radical centralized government based on Great Britain’s system. Even his close friend James Madison is amazed by Hamilton’s outlandish proposal. The debate over representation continues to prevent substantive progress. A profile of Luther Martin, a man who spoke a [...]

History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 7

nedryun | 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.