Yo, Pennsy! How Many Dudes Signed the Constitution?
Ever wondered how many folks from the state that brought us cheesesteaks and Rocky (permission to fanboy for a second) actually signed the Constitution? Buckle up, history buffs (and those who just like a good trivia question), because we're about to take a trip back to 1787.
East Coast, Best Coast (for Signing the Constitution, at Least)
The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of the brightest minds from the original thirteen colonies. They weren't there to gossip about Martha Washington's latest hairstyle (although, wouldn't that be a fascinating historical document?). Their mission: craft a document to govern this new nation called the United States of America.
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Pencil Pushers from Pennsylvania
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So, how many delegates from Pennsylvania put pen to parchment (well, technically quill, but parchment sounds more dramatic)? Eight Founding Fathers from the state known for its pretzel love represented Pennsylvania at the convention.
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Not All Signed on the Dotted Line
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Here's the kicker: not all eight guys signed the final document. There's always one, right? In this case, there were actually two. While most of the Pennsylvania crew were down with the new plan, two delegates weren't feeling the final draft. Maybe they missed their favorite cheesesteak spot? Who knows? Regardless, six delegates from Pennsylvania signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787.
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The Founding Six: A High Five (and a Fist Bump)
Here's a quick shoutout to the Pennsylvania six who helped shape the foundation of the USA:
- Benjamin Franklin (because, duh)
- Thomas Mifflin
- Robert Morris
- George Clymer
- Thomas Fitzsimons
- Jared Ingersoll
- James Wilson
- Gouverneur Morris (bonus points for having the coolest name on the list)
FAQ: Founding Father Fun Facts
Want to impress your friends with some Founding Father knowledge? Brush up on these quick answers:
- How to become a Founding Father? There wasn't exactly a classifieds ad for the job. These were delegates chosen by their states to attend the Constitutional Convention.
- How many delegates were there in total? Seventy were chosen, but only 55 attended the convention.
- How many delegates signed the Constitution? Only 39 of the attendees actually signed the final document.
- How long did the Constitutional Convention last? Those Founding Fathers were busy bees! The convention lasted for four whole months.
- How many states were there at the time? There were thirteen colonies, but Rhode Island decided to skip the whole convention thing.
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