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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 29

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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 27

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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The Constitution enters the ratification phase as dictated by Article VII. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay author the Federalist Papers to convince New York citizens to ratify the Constitution. Anti-Federalists George Clinton and Robert Yates lobby against the Constitution in their …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 26

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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 …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 15

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Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: Alexander Hamilton’s life, part two of two. A focus on Hamilton’s post-convention life. Hamilton in the Washington cabinet. Hamilton and his role in the creation of the U.S. Mint, First National Bank, and Revenue Cutter Service. The formation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican …

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