Why was representation a major issue at the Philadelphia Convention, which was held to draft the Constitution? In this episode, Dr. Lester Brooks, emeritus professor of American history at Anne Arundel Community College, explains a critical issue at the Philadelphia Convention: how the states would be represented in government.
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60-Second Civics, Episode 5153: June 13, 2024 (a rebroadcast of Episode 4903, June 14, 2023)
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