A letter that Roger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth wrote to the governor of Connecticut informing him of some of the powers given to Congress by the new constitution.

Episode Notes George Mason explains his concerns about the taxing power given to the new central government created by the Constitution.Door Painless Primary Docs

Episode Notes A letter from Jefferson to his friend about various topics.Door Painless Primary Docs

Episode Notes Brutus discusses the powers of the Supreme Court in the proposed constitution. He explains how he thinks the court is too powerful. The title "The Court is Too Powerful" is not his actual title, but one I added.Door Painless Primary Docs

An edited and simplified version of President Lincoln's First Inaugural Address.

An edited and simplified version of President Lincoln's First Inaugural Address.Door Painless Primary Docs

Madison analyzes some of the objections to the Constitution.

Madison analyzes some of the objections to the Constitution.Door Painless Primary Docs

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This was written by Thomas Jefferson as a recommendation of what the Continental Congress could send to the king.Door Painless Primary Docs

Edited version of Robert Yates' Anti-Federalist paper.