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| financier of the American Constitution; among the most powerful; considerable behind the scenes performance |
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| young and ambitious colonel; alienated other delegates; disdain for the state gvmnts |
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| the most powerful politician in south carolina; chair of the committee of detail; presented the first coherent version of consitution yet to appear |
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| PRINCIPAL DISSENTER; massachusetts delegate, refused to sign the constitution |
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| PRINCIPAL DISSENTER; fond of drinking, an advocate for keepin the essential elements of the articles of confederation intact |
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| Robert Yates John Lansing |
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| PRINCIPAL DISSENTER; two new york delegates; important for their state |
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| PRINCIPAL DISSENTER; author of virginia's declarations of rights; insisted on the bill of rights in the new constitution; important contributions in the debates |
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| INFLUENTIAL CHARACTER; Princeton graduate; author of the New Jersey Plan; strongest advocates for the interests of the small states |
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| INFLUENTIAL CHARACTER; did not play an active role in debate; massachusetts delegate; chair of the committee of the whole |
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| INFLUENTIAL CHARACTER; governor of Virginia; presented the virginia plan to the convention |
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| INFLUENTIAL CHARACTER; a reluctant revolutionist, author of the early draft of the articles of confederation |
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| INFLUENTIAL CHARACTER; delegate from connecticut, involved in important compromises |
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| MEN WHO HELPED SHAPE THE CONSTITUTION; from new york, moved to philadelphia; spoke often; important contribution to the debate; chair of the committee of style |
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| MEN WHO HELPED SHAPE THE CONSTITUTION; delegate from pennsylvania; no charm; sharpness of mind, depth of knowledge |
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| MEN WHO HELPED TO SHAPE THE CONSTITUTION; awkward character; important contribution to the debates |
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| MEN WHO HELPED SHAPE THE CONSTIUTION; from south carolina; intelligent; eloquent; vein; important for slavery |
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