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Back to SearchRoad to The Constitution - The New Jersey Plan
Season 14 Episode 5
The opposition unveils their own plan, and we see the factions of the federalists and anti-federalists break into the open.
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Road to The Constitution - Fractures
Season 14 Episode 4
The convention starts tackling the composition of the legislative branch. Fractures begin to appear as the convection gets closer to discussing appro…
3 months ago
Road to The Constitution - The Whole of the People?
Season 14 Episode 3
The convention will discuss the makeup of the legislative bodies House/Senate while avoiding the truly contentious topic of the allocation of the vot…
3 months, 1 week ago
Road to The Constitution - The Virginia Plan
Season 14 Episode 2
The convention begins with the unveiling of the, which was to the shock of many, an outline for a new government.
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Road to The Constitution - The Federal Convention
Season 14 Episode 1
In May 1787, the Federal Convention begins to assemble in Philidelphia.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
A Failed Nation - The Wedge
Season 13 Episode 11
We discuss the bitter negations for a Spanish trade treaty and how the Philidelphia convention eventually got support.
4 months, 1 week ago
A Failed Nation - Westward
Season 13 Episode 10
We discuss the westward immigration and the tensions with native nations and European powers out west.
4 months, 2 weeks ago
A Failed Nation - Rebellion
Season 13 Episode 9
We cover Shey's rebellion and how Massachusetts was brought back into order.
4 months, 3 weeks ago
A Failed Nation - Riots
Season 13 Episode 8
We discuss the growing crisis in Massachusetts, as rioters close down country courthouses across the state.
5 months ago
A Failed Nation - Debt
Season 13 Episode 7
We examine the growing debt issues and the closing of trade from European powers.
5 months, 1 week ago