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This man was a Pennsylvania resident; more specifically he lived in Philadelphia. Located in the southeastern corner of the state; it was diverse and quite populous. Philadelphia had become a big city, and started many industries; as well as it had a major trade port from the Delaware River. The people who lived in this region were generally better off; and of a higher class. During this time though, Philadelphia was split evenly between Federalists and Anti- Federalists; and the views of ratification. “Z” was a merchant and a land owner. He was quite wealthy and made good living for himself and his family. Compared to others in his community, he was vocal about how against he was at the foreign trade situation; and was economically knowledgeable; especially because his career needed him to be. He was not in attendance of the Convention. He objected the views of the individuals in Congress; and didn’t want to be blamed for the lasting product that was doomed to follow. Also, he was never invited, so he couldn’t have gone if he had wanted to. “Z” was not part of Pennsylvania’s Ratifying Convention. The members from Philadelphia were, George Latimer, Benjamin Rush, Hilary Baker, James Wilson and Thomas M’Kean. Since he was not in the Convention; he didn’t vote. This man argued for trade rights; foreign policy laws; looser religious freedom; power to the people and more industries. He carried out these ideas in the two articles he wrote; one in May, and the other in December of 1787. These are the only two documents from this individual. He feared the Congress could lead to a tyranny; if not more closely monitored. The few main references of “Z” were Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, Mercy Otis Warren and Patrick Henry. These people were all supporters of “Z” ‘s views and his ideas of ratification. The main foes of “Z” were Benjamin Franklin, John Jay and John Adams; because they were all Federalists, and disagreed on what “Z” believed was wrong in the Constitution.
 * Name ** : “Z” (pseudonym- real name unknown)
 * Political Viewpoint ** : Anti- Federalist
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