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Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?

Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?. Alexander 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 Franklin. One of a candle makers 17 Children

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Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?

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  1. Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?

  2. Alexander 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

  3. Ben 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

  4. George Mason • Anti-Federalist Leader • Author of the Virginia Bill of Rights • Changed 1st amendment from “toleration” of Religion to “free exercises” of religion

  5. George 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.

  6. James 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

  7. Edmund Randolph • Governor of Virginia • Introduced the Virginia Plan into the Convention. • However refused to sign the completed document.

  8. Thomas Paine • English Corset-maker’s son • "These are the times that try men's souls.“ • Wrote Common Sense

  9. Who did not attended the Philadelphia Convention?

  10. John Hancock • Insurance company is named after me. • My name became the expression used when anyone is asked for their signature on a document.

  11. Samuel Adams • Insurance salesman • Name of a popular beer

  12. Thomas Jefferson • First Anti-Federalist President • Founder of the University of Virginia • Resided in Monticello • Had an alleged affair with his slave, Sally Henning.

  13. John Adams • 2nd President of the United States

  14. Patrick Henry • “Give me liberty or give me death”

  15. Robert Morris

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