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.
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