Federalist Paper #13 Don't let the South become Flanders!

Federalist Paper #15

In Federalist Paper #15 Hamilton discusses 'imperium in imperio', that an empire within an empire is/will be disastrous for our new nation.

Federalist Paper #14 and Rufus King

#14 The document is up for ratification.  States should communicate its effectiveness and consider the happiness of citizens.  It's up to each state to decide. Summary of Federalist paper 14 and some background on founding father, Rufus King.

Federalist Paper #13 Don't let the South become Flanders!

This episode highlights the European history related to Flanders that Hamilton uses as an analogy to what could occur here if the Constitution isn't adopted

Fitzsimmons, Catholic Philanthropist, Statesman, Banker and Signer

Background on Irish Catholic immigrant in the 1700s who became one of seven immigrant signers of the Constitution.  His descendant is my friend!

Alexander Hamilton Information

Some facts about the early life of Hamilton, support in his youth, and how he came to the mainland from the islands for his education and the founding of our nation.