3.9: Mercy Otis Warren and Patrick Henry: Anti-Federalist Antagonists of Constitutional Ratification

Send us Fan MailIt’s tough to say what most history classrooms emphasize when they cover Constitutional ratification, but our focus will be on its opponents...those individuals who heard about, and often read the results, of what happened in Philadelphia in summer 1787 and were displeased with what they saw.  Keep in mind that the document that emerged from Philadelphia still needed the blessing of the states, hence the process of ratification, so this is what our focus will be today.  In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, our last in our arc on transition during this time period, we’ll highlight Mercy Otis Warren and Patrick Henry: the Anti-Federalist Antagonists of Constitutional Ratification.Key PeopleMercy Otis WarrenPatrick HenryJohn AdamsAbigail AdamsGeorge WashingtonJames MadisonGeorge MasonKey Events/IdeasRatification of the U.S. ConstitutionVirginia ResolvesObservations on the New Constitution We'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]