Shays’ Rebellion was repeatedly cited by Federalists as a primary reason to replace the Articles of Confederation with a Constitution with a stronger central government. But what if the threat was exaggerated? Anti-Federalists sure thought so. In this episode, we’ll dive into the debate and explore James Madison’s surprising later admission about this pivotal moment in American history
Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: June 21, 2024
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platforms Here
SHOW LINKS:
JOIN TAC
Episode – Thomas Jefferson: A Little Rebellion Now and Then
Maharrey – Was Shays’ Rebellion Overblown? The Debate Over the Constitution
John Jay – Letter to William Carmichael (4 Jan 1787)
George Washington – Letter to Henry Knox (3 Feb 1787)
James Madison – Vices of the Political System of the United States
Oliver Ellsworth – A Landholder V (3 Dec 1787)
Alexander Hamilton – Federalist 21 (12 Dec 1787)
Alexander Hamilton – Federalist 25 (21 Dec 1787)
Patrick Henry – Virginia Ratifying Convention (7 June 1788)
Federal Farmer XVII (23 Jan 1788)
Thomas Jefferson – Letter to William Stephens Smith (13 Nov 1787)
James Madison – Letter to John G. Jackson (28 Dec 1821)
MORE VIDEO SOURCES
Watch on Rumble
FOLLOW and SUPPORT TAC:
Become a Member: http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/members/
Email Newsletter: http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/register
RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tacdailydigest
- Taxation Will Bleed You Dry: Anti-Federalist Warnings Ignored - April 16, 2025
- General Welfare: You’ve Been Lied to. Here’s the Proof. - April 9, 2025
- Arizona Defend the Guard Act Clears Final Committee - April 7, 2025