AP US History 1 Chapter 9 People Flashcards

7109849210	Abigail Adams	She was the wife of second president John Adams. She attempted to get rights for the "Ladies" from her husband who at the time was on the committee for designing the Declaration of Independence.	0
7109851060	Daniel Shays	He led a rebellion. He was essentially upset about his inability to get land, the rebellion was composed of debtors demanding cheap paper money, lighter taxes, and suspension of mortgage foreclosures. He was sentenced to death but was later pardoned.	1
7109859758	Alexander Hamilton	He was an influential interpreter and promoter of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the founder of the nation's financial system, the Federalist Party, the United States Coast Guard, and The New York Post newspaper. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was the main author of the economic policies of the Washington administration.	2
7109867359	James Madison	He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. He served as the fourth president of the U.S. during the War of 1812.	3
7109876454	Gouverneur Morris	He was a Founding Father of the United States. He wrote the preamble to the United States Constitution	4