Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?

Who attended the Philadelphia Convention?

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

Who did not attended the Philadelphia Convention?Who did not attended the Philadelphia Convention?

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.

Samuel AdamsSamuel Adams

• Insurance salesman

• Name of a popular beer

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.

John AdamsJohn Adams

• 2nd President of the United States

Patrick HenryPatrick Henry

• “Give me liberty or give me death”

Robert MorrisRobert Morris