Question

match the person to the statement. write the letter of the statement that matches the person.
benjamin franklin __ patrick henry __
james madison __ john adams __
robert morris __ alexander hamilton __
a. first vice president b. submitted virginia plan
c. ny delegate & federalist d. financier of the revolution
e. \smelt a rat\ f. oldest delegate at convention
short answer / fill in the blanks

Explanation:

• Benjamin Franklin was the oldest attendee at the Constitutional Convention.
• Patrick Henry famously said "I Smelt a Rat" about the Constitutional Convention and refused to attend.
• James Madison submitted the Virginia Plan, a foundational proposal for the U.S. government structure.
• John Adams served as the first Vice President under George Washington.
• Robert Morris was a key financier who helped fund the American Revolutionary War.
• Alexander Hamilton was a New York delegate and a leading Federalist advocate for the Constitution.

Answer:

Benjamin Franklin — f. Oldest Delegate at Convention
Patrick Henry — e. "Smelt a Rat"
James Madison — b. Submitted Virginia Plan
John Adams — a. First Vice President
Robert Morris — d. Financier of the Revolution
Alexander Hamilton — c. NY Delegate & Federalist