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Alexander Hamilton
( Federalist ) Represented New York during the time that he attended the Constitutional Convention. October, 1787 Philadelphia, PA


 * __Background Info:__** Born in the West Indies; Moved to America in 1772. Married into prominent New York family; which helped his social standing.
 * __Objectives__**: Persuade Anti-Federalists & The rest of Congress to authorize the ratificiation of the Constitution


 * __Education:__** Studied at King College (Now Columbia University)

__**Work Experience**__: Military Career (Revolutionary War) -One of the 3 New York Delegates to Constitutional Convention -Statesman & Political figure


 * Proposed that the new government be modeled on the British System.*
 * Voted in favor of the State's ratifying Constitution.**
 * Writings, Organized efforts, and Speeches helped authorize the ratification of the Constitution.***

1. Hamilton, Alexander. "Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton." //Founding Fathers//. 2001. Web. 10 Feb. 2011. [].*
 * __Sources:__**

2. Hamilton, Alexander. "Bill of Rights: Alexander Hamilton, Federalist, No. 84, 575--81." //Electronic Resources from the University of Chicago Press Books Division//. 2000. Web. 10 Feb. 2011. [].

3. Dudley, William. //The Creation of the Constitution: Opposing Viewpoints//. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven, 1995. Print.