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Yale University

The Road to a Constitutional Convention - American Revolution

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Overview

Explore the pivotal events leading to the Constitutional Convention in this 44-minute lecture from Yale University's American Revolution course. Delve into the complications of interstate commerce that prompted gatherings like the Mount Vernon Conference, and discover how nationalists leveraged these meetings to advocate for revising the Articles of Confederation. Examine James Madison's meticulous preparations for the Federal Convention, including his historical analyses of republics and the significance of his notes in understanding the Constitution's drafting process. Gain insights into the challenges faced by the new nation and the steps taken towards creating a stronger, more centralized government to address these issues.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Road to the Constitutional Convention
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- Chapter 2. Complications of Interstate Commerce and the Mount Vernon Conference
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- Chapter 3. Nationalist Hopes to the Revise the Articles of Confederation
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- Chapter 4. Madison's Historical Analyses of Republics and the Results of the Annapolis Convention
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- Chapter 5. Madison's Notes on the Constitutional Convention
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  • Jodi Ivey
    Thorough lecture about the lead up to the Constitutional Convention. Covers more than just the basics that I teach in my survey class. I enjoyed her insights into James Madison.

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