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Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 9, “The Sugar Act of 1764.” In this episode: The passing of The Sugar Act of 1764 and its contribution to the stirring of colonial rebellion. Taxation by the British Parliament in response to growing debts from the French and Indian War. The colonial response to The Sugar Act including efforts led by Samuel Adams. The growing unification of the colonies based on common plight. The stage is set for future conflicts over an overbearing British Parliament. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 9 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 9 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 8, “The Proclamation Act of 1763.” In this episode: The Proclamation Act of 1763 and its effects on American colonial thinking towards Great Britain. The ongoing struggles between the Native Americans and Great Britain. The attacks on the colonists on the western frontier and the British response. The passing of the Proclamation Act and its enforcement. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 8 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 8 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 7, “The French and Indian War.” In this episode: The political and military tensions between Great Britain and France. The battle over land in the Ohio Territory. The dynamics of Native American tribes and the European powers. The early failures of Great Britain and George Washington in the French and Indian War. The engagement of the colonist militias help shift the war. The Treaty of Paris and the subsequent gains by the British. The headaches of managing new land and the question of taxation and colonialists. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 7 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 7 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 6, “The Albany Plan of Union.” In this episode: How the Albany Plan of Union foreshadowed the future American republic. British  and French expansionist policies and their relationship with Native American tribes. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson’s role in forming the plan of union. The rejection of the plan by the colonial legislatures. The question of a central taxing authority and the upcoming French and Indian War. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 6 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 6 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 5, “The Great Awakening.” In this episode: How the Great Awakening contributed to American political thought and influenced the Founding Fathers. A look at two prominent figures in the Great Awakening: Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. How the democratization of the Christian church influenced perceptions on political authority. The influence of natural rights and public morality derived from religion on American governance. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 5 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution – Episode 5 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 4, “The Legacy of the Colonial Legislatures and Self Government.” In this episode: The role of the colonial legislatures and the principle of self government is essential to understanding the attitudes that drove the American Revolution. A brief look at three colonial legislatures in Virginia, Massachusetts and Connecticut and how they operated. An examination of British Governors and their executive power. A special look at local governments in the American founding era and their exercise of self government. The post Days of Revolution, Episode 4 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution, Episode 4 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 3, “The Last of the 13 Colonies.” In this episode: Roger Williams and the founding of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The establishment of Delaware and North and South Carolina. William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania as a place of religious toleration. The history of the settlement of Georgia. The interaction of European powers through their colonies. The post Days of Revolution, Episode 3 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution, Episode 3 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 2, “First Ventures.” In this episode: The first English settlements: Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth. The establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Dutch founding of New York and New Jersey. Catholics form their own colony in Maryland. Other early colonies. The post Days of Revolution, Episode 2 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed. The post Days of Revolution, Episode 2 first appeared on Ned Ryun » Podcast Feed.

Ned Ryun Begins a New Podcast Series Entitled, "Days of Revolution."  Listen to Episode 1, "The Die is Cast." In this episode: * An overview of the events, figures and key points of debate leading up to the Declaration of Independence. * Would the Second Continental Congress declare independence? * What acts and military events led to the consideration of independence? * Would all of the states agree to declare independence? * Who wrote the Declaration and who were its signers?

Ned Ryun Concludes (for now) his Series on the Constitutional Convention: In this episode: * A look back on the series. * A comparison to W.B. Yates' The Second Coming. * Macro view of original intent and the Founding Fathers. * A critique of modern "Progressives." * Where we are going as a nation and how we should get there.

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The task of passing a Bill of Rights is undertaken. * Alexander Hamilton writes in favor in Federalist 84. * Federalists use the Bill of Rights to gain support from Anti-Federalists. * Bill of Rights inspired by John Locke, Virginia Declaration of Rights, English Declaration of Rights, among others. * The five Great Freedoms of the First Amendment. * The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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 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 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 own writings, but are largely overshadowed by the Federalist Papers. * A look at the first states to ratify the Constitution. * Examining three important Federalist Papers: Number 10 (a discussion on factions and contrasting democracies and republics), Number 51 (a discussion on the need of government, checks and balances and separation of powers), and Number 78 (a discussion on the judicial branch).

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 French Revolution. * Morris and northern secession.