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60 Second Civics: Government Under the Articles of Confederation
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not raise taxes directly. Each state had one vote, regardless of population.
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60 Second Civics: Achievements Under the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation had its weaknesses, but the government under the Articles also had significant achievements, primarily the passage of the Northwest Ordinance.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 177 Colonial Resistance Grows
On today's episode, we discuss colonial resistance to British control.
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60 Second Civics:the First National Government:the Aftermath of Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion and the popular reaction to it gave Congress an extra incentive to reform the Articles of Confederation.
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60 Second Civics: Delegates to the Philadelphia Convention
The delegates to the Philadelphia Convention did not represent all parts of American society of the time.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention Part 2: Washington and Madison
Today we learn about two important Framers: George Washington and James Madison.
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60 Second Civics:philadelphia Convention:benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris
Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris made important contributions to the Philadelphia Convention.
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60 Second Civics: Founders Who Did Not Attend the Philadelphia Convention
Jefferson, Adams, Paine, Henry, and Hancock did not attend the Philadelphia Convention, but for different reasons.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention Part 5: Laying the Groundwork
The Framers established rules for the Philadelphia Convention right away. One of them was secrecy.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: James Madison's Virginia Plan
Today on 60-Second Civics: James Madison's Virginia plan proposes a strong national government.
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60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention:representation in the Virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan proposed proportional representation and a government with three branches.
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60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention: More Features of the Virginia Plan
Some features of the Virginia Plan might strike you as being unusual. Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 178: No Taxation Without Representation
Today we discuss colonial resistance to taxation without representation.
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60 Second Civics: Proportional Representation in the Virginia Plan
What was the most controversial element of the Virginia Plan? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Debate Over Proportional Representation
Proportional representation was the most controversial part of the Virginia Plan. Find out why on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention Part 11: The New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with increased powers.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: Defeat of the New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey Plan was defeated at the Philadelphia Convention. This meant the Virginia Plan became the basis for discussion at the Philadelphia Convention.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention:equal Representation in the Senate
Today on 60-Second Civics, a vote on equal representation in the Senate results in a deadlocked convention. But there was a way out.
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60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention Part 14: The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise finally broke the impasse at the Philadelphia Convention over representation in Congress.
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60 Second Civics: What Does Proportional Representation Mean?
The Great Compromise was only the first step in settling the issue of proportional representation.
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60 Second Civics: The Northern Position on Proportional Representation
Today we discuss the terms of the Three-Fifths Compromise.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 179: Colonists Organize Resistance
On today's episode, we discuss British efforts to assert authority over the colonies.
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60 Second Civics: The Debate Over Representation in the Expanding Republic
The delegates to the Philadelphia Convention recognized that the United States would expand, and planned accordingly.
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60 Second Civics: The Corruption of Parliament by the Crown
Since ancient times, philosophers have argued that governments must do three things: make, execute, and judge laws.