Key Figures in Early American Democracy

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Who was considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

James Madison.

What important document did Benjamin Franklin help draft in 1776?

The Declaration of Independence.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson.

Who were the Federalists?

Supporters of the proposed Constitution.

What role did George Washington play in early American democracy?

He presided over the Constitutional Convention and became the first President.

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