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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Oliver Ellsworth

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Oliver Ellsworth, the delegate from Connecticut to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as a senator and as a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Alexander Martin

For Students 9th - 10th
An entry on the life of Alexander Martin, who served briefly in the Continental Army. He was later tried for cowardice, was acquitted but resigned shortly afterward. This did not hurt his political career, however. He was a delegate to...
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Other

Constitutional Principle: Charles Pinckney and Separation of Church and State

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article describing Pinckney's views on religion and the role of the state. Excerpted from a book by Anson Phelps Stokes.
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Other

Edmund Randolph's Views on Separation of Church & State

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article that discusses Randolph's beliefs regarding religion and the role of the state.
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Website
Other

Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Caleb Strong (1745 1819)

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Caleb Strong, a delegate from Massachusetts to the Constitutional Convention, focusing on his role as Governor of Massachusetts in the early 19th century.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Daniel Carroll

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical details on the life of Carroll, with an emphasis on his role as a Catholic, and also his role in the picking of Washington D.C. as the capital. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: History of the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This history of the American Constitution discusses how the Constitution served as a basis for inspiring and regulating laws made across the nation.