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The Printers' Role in Constitutional Ratification, by Professor John P. Kaminski. This short video examines the role played by America’s newspaper printers in the ratification debates. Over 80% of all papers supported the new Constitution and played a significant role in supporting the Federalist cause. Professor John P. Kaminski explains how and why the newspapers helped to drive the ratification debates.
Professor John P. Kaminski, Director, Center for the Study of the American Constitution, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
American History Videos are sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States. www.jamesmadison.gov.
The Printers' Role in Constitutional Ratification, by Professor John P. Kaminski. This short video examines the role played by America’s newspaper printers in the ratification debates. Over 80% of all papers supported the new Constitution and played a significant role in supporting the Federalist cause. Professor John P. Kaminski explains how and why the newspapers helped to drive the ratification debates.
Professor John P. Kaminski, Director, Center for the Study of the American Constitution, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
American History Videos are sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States. www.jamesmadison.gov.
