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2. Virginia, Major author of the Virginia plan and a supporter of a strong national government
5. knew that separation from Great Britain must be accompanied by the adoption of written constitutions providing for stable and democratic governments.
8. they wanted to form a government that did not allow one person to have too much authority or control.
10. New jersey, Proposed the new jersey plan
11. Pennsylvania, at age 81, the oldest and most admired
12. Connecticut, proposed the great compromise

1. played a key role in drafting the Constitution of the United States in the year 1787
2. As a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, refused to sign the
3. New York, Strongly advocated for passing the constitution
4. opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which he felt put too much power in the hands of a national government.
5. During the Revolutionary War, served in the Continental Congress and helped draft the Articles of Confederation,
6. signed both the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation
7. He believed that the Constitution and laws of every state would be nullified and declared void if they were, or shall be inconsistent with the Constitution.
9. Lee -was appointed to the new United States Senate for a four-year term, advocated for the constitutional amendments he had initially suggested.