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Was the Constitution Sold on a Lie? Shays' Rebellion and Ratification

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

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