The Founding Fathers

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Founding Fathers

Educated, property-owning men (average age ~44); inspired by Enlightenment thought and the Revolution.

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Southern Planters

Leaders like Washington, Jefferson, and Madison; emphasized property rights and states’ rights; wary of strong federal power.

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Northern Merchants and Lawyers

Figures like Hamilton and Adams; favored a strong national government to promote trade and financial stability.

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Moderates

Founders such as Franklin and Wilson; aimed for a balance between liberty and order.

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Enlightenment Influence

Philosophical movement that emphasized reason, natural rights, and representative government; major influence on the Founders.