william patterson (Meaning)
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william patterson (n)
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
Synonyms & Antonyms of william patterson
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william patterson Sentence Examples
- William Patterson's influential ideas shaped the formation of the First Bank of the United States.
- Patterson's contributions to the Constitutional Convention were instrumental in drafting the commerce clause.
- Governor William Patterson fiercely opposed the centralizing tendencies of the proposed Constitution.
- Patterson's New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
- William Patterson's political career spanned several decades, including service as a senator and governor.
- Patterson's vision of a decentralized federal system was ultimately not adopted by the Constitutional Convention.
- The Federalist Papers criticized William Patterson's arguments in favor of states' rights.
- Despite his reservations, William Patterson eventually signed the Constitution, believing it was the best available option.
- Historian Pauline Maier has extensively studied William Patterson's role in the founding of the United States.
- William Patterson's legacy as a statesman and constitutionalist continues to be admired and debated today.
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American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
William Patterson's influential ideas shaped the formation of the First Bank of the United States.
Patterson's contributions to the Constitutional Convention were instrumental in drafting the commerce clause.
Governor William Patterson fiercely opposed the centralizing tendencies of the proposed Constitution.
Patterson's New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
