Module 5 Review

Proposed the Great Compromise; this was a compromise between small and large states.

Known as the "Father of the Constitution"; took notes of the debates and authored most provisions of the Constitution.

Led a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers in 1786; exposed the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation.

"Founding Father" who was not at the Constitutional Convention; he was serving as an ambassador to France at the time.

"Founding Father" who was not at the Constitutional Convention; he was serving as an ambassador to Great Britain at the time.

One of the main authors of the Federalist Papers; wrote 50 of the 85 essays.

Opposed to the creation of a stronger central government; was notably absent from the Constitutional Convention.

Served as the President of the Constitutional Convention.

Refused to sign the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights.

The oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention; he was 81 years of age at the time of the Constitutional Convention.