The Constitutional Convention as a Four-act Play, by Professor Gordon Lloyd. Gordon Lloyd, Ph.D., Senior Fellow, Ashbrook Center and Dockson Professor Emeritus, Pepperdine University imagines the Constitutional Convention as a four-act play, replete with memorable characters and unexpected plot twists. The scene: Philadelphia, PA in 1789. The dramatic personae: James Madison, Roger Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and others. The conflicts: large states vs. small states; north vs. south; union vs. disunion. Professor Lloyd highlights the significant compromises achieved while noting that the play’s epilogue—the resolution of the slavery question—would not be resolved for another 60 years. 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. 0:00 Intro 4:22 The Connecticut Compromise 9:02 The Constitutional Convention 12:33 The Convention's conclusion