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Was the Constitution Sold on a Lie? Shays' Rebellion and Ratification
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Shays’ Rebellion was repeatedly cited by Federalists as a primary reason to replace the Articles of Confederation with a Constitution with a stronger central government. But what if the threat was exaggerated? Anti-Federalists sure thought so. In this episode, we’ll dive into the debate and explore James Madison’s surprising later admission about this pivotal moment in American history
Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: June 21, 2024
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Episode – Thomas Jefferson: A Little Rebellion Now and Then
Maharrey – Was Shays’ Rebellion Overblown? The Debate Over the Constitution
John Jay – Letter to William Carmichael (4 Jan 1787)
George Washington – Letter to Henry Knox (3 Feb 1787)
James Madison – Vices of the Political System of the United States
Oliver Ellsworth – A Landholder V (3 Dec 1787)
Alexander Hamilton – Federalist 21 (12 Dec 1787)
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