Question

match the people with the descriptions.
2.12) ____ gouverneur morris
2.13) ____ roger sherman
2.14) ____ james madison
2.15) ____ benjamin franklin
2.16) ____ george washington
a. he was the father of the constitution and author of the virginia plan, the bill of rights, and the federalist papers.
b. he authored large sections of the constitution.
c. he served as president of the constitutional convention.
d. he was the oldest delegate.
e. he was the author of the great compromise.

Explanation:

• For 2.12 (Gouverneur Morris): He authored large sections of the Constitution, so match with B.
• For 2.13 (Roger Sherman): He was the author of the Great Compromise, so match with E.
• For 2.14 (James Madison): He was the Father of the Constitution, author of the Virginia Plan, Bill of Rights, and Federalist Papers, so match with A.
• For 2.15 (Benjamin Franklin): He was the oldest delegate, so match with D.
• For 2.16 (George Washington): He served as president of the Constitutional Convention, so match with C.

Answer:

2.12: B. He authored large sections of the Constitution.
2.13: E. He was the author of the Great Compromise.
2.14: A. He was the Father of the Constitution and author of the Virginia Plan, the Bill of Rights, and the Federalist Papers.
2.15: D. He was the oldest delegate.
2.16: C. He served as president of the Constitutional Convention.