Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787, Volume 1

What it's about

Madison's day-by-day notes of the secret convention that wrote the Constitution: the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, Hamilton's long speech and the fight over representation, through July 18.

Who it's for

- Anyone who wants to watch the Constitution being argued into existence - Students of law and government - Readers of The Federalist going behind the scenes

What’s inside

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   Part 1

   11 min
2. 2

   Part 2

   11 min
3. 3

   Part 3

   11 min
4. 4

   Part 4

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   Part 5

   11 min
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   Part 6

   11 min
7. 7

   Part 7

   11 min
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   Part 8

   11 min
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   Part 9

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    Part 10

    11 min
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    Part 11

    12 min
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    Part 12

    12 min
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    Part 13

    11 min
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    Part 14

    12 min
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    Part 15

    13 min
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    11 min
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    11 min
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    Part 18

    11 min
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    Part 19

    11 min
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    Part 20

    11 min
21. 21

    Part 21

    17 min
22. 22

    Part 22

    11 min
23. 23

    Part 23

    11 min
24. 24

    Part 24

    13 min

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