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Summary: Listen each week as Ned Ryun explores the major players, debates, and results of the 1787 U.S. Constitutional Convention.

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 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 25 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The  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 proposed and debated, but soundly defeated, only for the issue to be resurrected again during the ratification debates. * Washington supports a measure to increase representation in the House to win over dissenters, but the dissenters refuse to sign. * The Constitution is signed and the debate for its ratification begins.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 24 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The  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 Judicial Branch. * Details on the original courts. * A discussion on the evolution of the courts today, foreshadowed by Thomas Jefferson.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 23 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The debate over the Executive Branch. * Should there be one executive or a council of executives? * Debates over terms, length of service and the executives relationship to the Congress. * A discussion on the Electoral College and its roll in the 1800 and 2000 Presidential Elections. * The eventual formation of Article II of the Constitution.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 22 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The Founding Fathers and separation of powers. * The legislative branch intended as the final authority. * The reaction against monarchy and despots as well as rogue legislatures like Rhode Island. * The U.S. House of Representatives: features and debates. * The U.S. Senate: features and debates.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 21 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The Constitutional Convention and slavery, part two. * Connecticut and South Carolina continue to work together to prevent prohibitions of slave imports and taxes on exports. * Various delegates provides their views. * The similarities between the Constitutional Convention language on slavery and the Northwest Ordinance. * An analysis of the deep south's strategy and position.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 20 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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 states over exports * An analysis of the Convention's handling of the slavery issue

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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 drafting the Declaration of Independence. * Colleagues praise Sherman's character. * Sherman's role in the Great Compromise. * Sherman's deep religious beliefs and strident opposition to paper money.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Religion and the Founding Fathers. * The Founding Fathers were not deists, atheists and agnostics as some have characterized. * A look at the first settlers and their motivations. * Colonial Protestantism, the Puritans, and the influence of Covenant Theology on early American society. * Comments about Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. * Quotes from the Founders on religion.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 17 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The battle over representation nears a compromise. * Oliver Ellsworth reintroduces Roger Sherman's "Connecticut Compromise." * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer misses the vote, thus allowing Maryland to support the small states men. * Georgia also splits their vote on account of Abraham Baldwin. * The Gerry Committee is formed largely with small state sympathizers. * The committee affirms equal representation in the Senate, but proportional in the House along with money bills originating in the House. * These concessions permit the small state men to be open to other large state proposals.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 16 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * The debate continues between the small state men favoring equal representation and the large state men favoring proportional representation. * Tensions reach a critical mass. * Benjamin Franklin calls for prayer before each session. * Were the Founding Fathers deists? * The men from Connecticut prepare to propose a compromise. * The delegates end June in despair, almost ready to concede that an agreement could not be reached.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 15 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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 political parties. * Hamilton's launching of the New York Evening Post. * Hamilton's affair and role in the 1796 presidential elections. * Hamilton effectively makes Jefferson President after the 1800 presidential election is decided in the U.S. House of Representatives. * Hamilton duels Aaron Burr.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Alexander Hamilton's life, part one of two. * Hamilton's early life as an orphaned and illegitimate son. * Hamilton's time at King's College in New York City and his growing interest in the revolution and military strategy and tactics. * Hamilton forms his own militia and later contributes significantly to several famous Revolutionary War battle. * Hamilton's post-war career includes law and the founding of the Bank of New York. * Hamilton's role in the founding of a new government.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

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 great lengths but rarely contributed anything of substance.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 12 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * Resuming the events taking place in Independence Hall. * Summary of the large state advantage. * Brief biography of William Paterson. * William Paterson proposes New Jersey plan for small states to rally behind. * The large states respond.

 History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 11 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: * James Wilson, his life and contributions to the Constitutional Convention. * Wilson's early life in Scotland. * Wilson's close relationship with John Dickinson and Benjamin Franklin. * Wilson's public service and influence. * Wilson's bad land deals and other legal problems that lead to his demise. * Wilson's place in history.

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