Ratifying the Constitution in Pennsylvania

Michael H. Taylor is professor of US History and Political Science at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, USA.

• AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionPart I1. “Foreign Spectator”2. The Debate BeginsPart II3. The State House Yard Speech4. War of WordsPart III5. Pennsylvania Ratification Convention – Week 16. Pennsylvania Ratification Convention – Week 27. Pennsylvania Ratification Convention – Week 38. Pennsylvania Ratification Convention – Week 4Part IV9. Dissent10.Pennsylvania After Ratification11.Opposition in the New Year12.Federalists Reengage13.Petitions14.July 4, 1788ConclusionAppendix A: Pennsylvania Chronology for the Ratification DebateAppendix B: Petition Against Confirmation of the Ratification of the ConstitutionAppendix CBibliographyIndex

This is a meticulous and well-written account of the ratification of the Constitution in Pennsylvania. It fills a conspicuous gap and is certain to be of interest to all students of the American Revolution.