The Debate on The Constitution: Federalist and Antifederalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification - Part Two: January to August 1788

Part Two features press polemic and private commentaries from January to August 1788, along with amendments proposed by state ratifying conventions. Highlights include dramatic confrontations from the Virginia convention, where Patrick Henry pitted his legendary oratorical skills against the incisive logic of Madison.