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Did Benjamin Franklin advocate abolishing slavery in the constitution?
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Benjamin Franklin did not encourage abolition in the U.S. Constitution. He did, however, become very active in Pennsylvania's anti-slavery societies.
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What salary did Benjamin Franklin advocate for the President of the US during debates at the Constitutional Convention?
Between the time of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, Benjamin Franklin prepared a speech, which his colleague James Wilson delivered, in support of a motion providing that the nation would pay for the presidents' expenses but that they "shall receive no salary, stipend fee or reward whatsoever for their services"
What did Benjamin Franklin think of the constitution?
Considering he was one of the delegates (probably the senior delegate since he was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention 1787), he was extremely supportive. He spoke and wrote to both the his fellow delegates and the public to support the new governing document meant to replace the dysfunctional Articles of Confederation. There are multiple authoritative books on Franklin, his life and career. There are also many well researched academic volumes on the Constitutional Convention, its delegates and the ratification process. Check with your local Librarian for further information.
What did Robert Morris do at the constitutional convention?
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Fathers of confederation?
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How does Benjamin Franklin show he is a kind person?
Benjamin is Generous because he is not selfish to people and he is also helpful to others. Well some people think his not generous because it's either they think his not the best of all mather luther king, Abraham Lincoln or other americans. But for me he is one generous person and nice
Who was an advocate of colonial unity at the unsuccessful Albany congress?
Benjamin Franklin
Advocate of colonial unity at the unsuccessful Albany congress?
Benjamin Franklin
Who was an Advocate of colonial unity at a 1754 meeting in upstate new york?
Benjamin Franklin
Was Franklin Pierce an advocate for abolitionism?
No- Pierce was not an abolitionist. He was not personally in favor of slavery, but considered the right to keep slaves as something that was part of the agreement that states made when they ratified the US Constitution. He agreed with people like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin who did not like slavery but accepted it as a compromise needed to form the union.
Was Franklin Pierce a lifelong proponent of slavery?
No- he did not advocate slavery, but he thought the institution was protected by the US Constitution and that states had the right to allow it if they chose to.
Who was an advocate for the abolition of slavery?
Franklin pierce
What salary did Benjamin Franklin advocate for the President of the US during debates at the Constitutional Convention?
Between the time of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, Benjamin Franklin prepared a speech, which his colleague James Wilson delivered, in support of a motion providing that the nation would pay for the presidents' expenses but that they "shall receive no salary, stipend fee or reward whatsoever for their services"
Why did they write the federalist?
The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to advocate for the ratification of the US Constitution. The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
Who of the following was an advocate for the abolition of slavery William Lloyd garrison Charles sumner Franklin Pierce Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Franklin Pierce-apex:)
Why did they write the federalists paper?
The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to advocate for the ratification of the US Constitution. The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
What did Benjamin Franklin think of the constitution?
Considering he was one of the delegates (probably the senior delegate since he was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention 1787), he was extremely supportive. He spoke and wrote to both the his fellow delegates and the public to support the new governing document meant to replace the dysfunctional Articles of Confederation. There are multiple authoritative books on Franklin, his life and career. There are also many well researched academic volumes on the Constitutional Convention, its delegates and the ratification process. Check with your local Librarian for further information.
What did the Whigs advocate?
The Whig pary advocated a loose interpretation of the Constitution and high protective tariff.
