Members of the Constitutional Convention
This man created the Virginia Plan and is considered the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
When farmers rebelled because they were in debt after the American Revolution
Shays's Rebellion
Freedoms that people possess relating to life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
This man was a delegate from Pennsylvania and was very wise and well respected
Benjamin Franklin
This philosopher came up with the idea of Natural Rights
John Locke
This man proposed the New Jersey Plan
William Patterson
This man proposed the Connecticut Compromise
Roger Sherman
French philosopher who explained the importance of the separation of powers
Montesquieu
This man was not present at the convention, but had a great deal of influence on as well as helped James Maddison
Thomas Jefferson