who attended the philadelphia convention? alexander hamilton major contributor to the federalist...
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Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton
• Major contributor to the Federalist Papers aka, the Federalist. • Illegitimate son of poor parents.• First Secretary of the Treasury• Was shot in a duel with Aaron
Burr.• On a $20
Ben FranklinBen Franklin
• One of a candle makers 17 Children• An Inventor, Statesman,
Famous Writer, Publisher, sinner• Created the Public Library
System• At the time of the convention he
was 81 years old and sick. His mere presence brought an aura of wisdom. • Discovered Electricity
George MasonGeorge Mason
• Anti-Federalist Leader
• Author of the Virginia Bill of Rights
• Changed 1st amendment from “toleration” of Religion to “free exercises” of religion
George WashingtonGeorge Washington
• Most respected and honored man in country during the time. • Led America to victory in Rev.
War.• Was elected pres. of the
convention.• Essential to the Constitution’s
ratification by the states.
James MadisonJames Madison
• Of all the Framer’s had the greatest influence on the organization of the national government.• Helped frame the Virginia
Constitution.• Felt very strongly with idea
of freedom of religion.• Considered by many the
Author of the Constitution
Edmund RandolphEdmund Randolph
• Governor of Virginia
• Introduced the Virginia Plan into the Convention.• However refused to sign
the completed document.
Thomas PaineThomas Paine
• English Corset-maker’s son
• "These are the times that try men's souls.“
• Wrote Common Sense
John HancockJohn Hancock
• Insurance company is named after me.
• My name became the expression used when anyone is asked for their signature on a document.
Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson
• First Anti-Federalist President
• Founder of the University of Virginia
• Resided in Monticello
• Had an alleged affair with his slave, Sally Henning.