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Forgotten Anti-Federalist Warnings on the Constitution from Elbridge Gerry
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Elbridge Gerry warned that “the existence of their liberties will soon be terminated” under the Constitution without significant amendments. As one of the most active delegates at the Philadelphia Convention, Gerry ultimately refused to sign the final document. Shortly after, he wrote a letter outlining his objections to ratification, which became a highly influential Anti-Federalist essay. In this episode, we’ll explore his top objections, including ambiguous powers like the ‘necessary and proper’ clause, the dangers of excessive consolidation, and more
Path to Liberty: January 24, 2025
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Maharrey – The Anti-Federalist Views of Elbridge Gerry
Elbridge Gerry’s Objections – Letter to Massachusetts Legislature (18 Oct 1787)
Montesquieu – The Spirit of Laws
Philadelphia Convention (6 June 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (12 Sept 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (15 Sept 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (8 Sept 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (23 Aug 1787)
Elbridge Gerry – Letter to James Warren (18 Oct 1787)
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Manage episode 463001812 series 2530035
Elbridge Gerry warned that “the existence of their liberties will soon be terminated” under the Constitution without significant amendments. As one of the most active delegates at the Philadelphia Convention, Gerry ultimately refused to sign the final document. Shortly after, he wrote a letter outlining his objections to ratification, which became a highly influential Anti-Federalist essay. In this episode, we’ll explore his top objections, including ambiguous powers like the ‘necessary and proper’ clause, the dangers of excessive consolidation, and more
Path to Liberty: January 24, 2025
Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platforms Here
SHOW LINKS:
JOIN TAC
Maharrey – The Anti-Federalist Views of Elbridge Gerry
Elbridge Gerry’s Objections – Letter to Massachusetts Legislature (18 Oct 1787)
Montesquieu – The Spirit of Laws
Philadelphia Convention (6 June 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (12 Sept 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (15 Sept 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (8 Sept 1787)
Philadelphia Convention (23 Aug 1787)
Elbridge Gerry – Letter to James Warren (18 Oct 1787)
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
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