Luther Martin's Objections, What's an Anti-federalist? Compromises & "Other Person"

Arriving late to Philadelphia, Luther Martin makes a two day speech against the Virginia Plan; he has been vilified ever since. Who were the "Anti-federalists" and what were their objections? Textbooks & many historians celebrate the compromises that created our structure of government. But many compromises were ugly & unfortunate - the multiple protections for slavery are highlighted here.

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  • Originally Aired July 4, 2020
  • Runtime 33 minutes
  • Created September 19, 2023 by
    jonathanwash
  • Modified September 19, 2023 by
    jonathanwash