3.1: John Dickinson, Architect of the Articles of Confederation

Send us Fan Mail It's 1783, and military mutinies are intermittently breaking out across the United States.  This, and other, issues stem from problems with the first official “national” government of the United States: the Articles of Confederation, of which today's key figure wrote the first draft.  He served as foil for John Adams during the fight to declare independence…but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t a believer in the United States, and he would be well-positioned to address the simmering tensions among the military that almost led to the destruction of the new federal government.  In today’s episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, we explore the Architect of the Articles of Confederation, John Dickinson and his role in quelling the Philadelphia Mutiny of 1783.Key PeopleJohn DickinsonGeorge WashingtonAlexander HamiltonRobert MorrisKey EventsPennsylvania Line Mutiny of 1783Letters from a Pennsylvania FarmerOlive Branch PetitionArticles of ConfederationWe're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]