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Civics People
Important figures during the time of the Constitution
| Person | accomplishements |
|---|---|
| George Washington | First President; General of the Revolution |
| Ben Franklin | Wrote the Declaration of Independence; oldest delegate in Philadelphia; convinced many people to sign the constitution |
| Edmund Randolph | Governor of Virginia; Suggested the Virginia plan; didn't sign the Constitution, but then supported it during the ratification; was on the Committee of Detail |
| William Paterson | Proposed the New Jersey plan |
| Elbridge Gerry | Didn't sign the Constitution |