History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 16




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Summary: 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.