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• 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 Mason

• Anti-Federalist Leader• Author of the Virginia Bill of

Rights• Changed 1st amendment

from “toleration” of Religion to “free exercises” of religion

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.

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

Edmund Randolph

• Governor of Virginia• Introduced the Virginia

Plan into the Convention.• However refused to sign

the completed document.

Thomas 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?

John Hancock

• Insurance company is named after me.• My name became the expression used

when anyone is asked for their signature on a document.

Samuel Adams

• Insurance salesman• Name of a popular beer

Thomas Jefferson

• First Anti-Federalist President• Founder of the University of

Virginia• Resided in Monticello• Had an alleged affair with his

slave, Sally Henning.

John Adams

• 2nd President of the United States

Patrick Henry

• “Give me liberty or give me death”

Robert Morris