Important Figures of the Early Republic

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Across
  1. 1. Wrote much of the final wording of the Constitution, including the Preamble.
  2. 2. Chairman of the Committee of Detail that drafted the Constitution.
  3. 3. Proposed the Great Compromise, creating a bicameral Congress.
  4. 5. President of the Constitutional Convention.
  5. 6. Elder statesman who helped encourage compromise among delegates.
  6. 8. Proposed ideas that influenced the final Constitution.
  7. 9. Influential delegate who later refused to sign the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights.
  8. 10. Presented the Virginia Plan.
  9. 12. Participated actively and later helped shape the Bill of Rights.
  10. 13. Served on important committees and helped negotiate compromises.
Down
  1. 1. Known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his major role in drafting and promoting the Constitution.
  2. 4. Advocated for a stronger national government.
  3. 7. Strong advocate for popular sovereignty and an independent executive branch.
  4. 9. Spoke strongly in favor of states' rights during the debates.
  5. 11. Introduced the New Jersey Plan.