1. PEOPLE
KNOWN FOR
QUOTES HE WOULD SAY
James Madison
Virginia leader that argued for a stronger national government.
Patrick Henry
Wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation as they were. Argued that Americans had fought the British because they did not want a powerful government ruling their lives.
Edmond Randolf
Asked to do away with the Articles of Confederation. Introduced the Virginia Plan. Gave more power to large states.
Roger Sherman
Created the “Great Compromise”. Two house congress, one based on population, and the other had equal votes in each state.
William Paterson
Introduced the New Jersey Plan, which favored smaller states in government.