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15 de abr. de 2024 · Roger Sherman (born April 19, 1721, Newton, Massachusetts [U.S.]—died July 23, 1793, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.) was an American politician whose plan for representation of large and small states prevented a deadlock at the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787.
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24 de abr. de 2024 · Roger Sherman epitomizes a steadfast adherence to initially revolutionary and subsequently foundational principles that guided America through tumultuous early years and beyond. His contributions to creating a balance between state and federal powers, advocating for economic self-reliance, and shaping early American legal and ...
Há 3 dias · On June 11, 1776, Congress appointed the Committee of Five to draft a declaration, including John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut.
- June–July 1776
- July 4, 1776; 247 years ago
23 de abr. de 2024 · Roger Sherman was born in Newton, Massachusetts and later lived in Stoughton. Despite sparse formal schooling, he pursued a rigorous self-education with support from his father's well-stocked library. This ignited his intellectual curiosity from a young age.
4 de mai. de 2024 · Roger Sherman: The Master of Compromise Roger Sherman distinguished himself as a critical figure at the Constitutional Convention. Known for his ability to forge unanimity among diverse opinions, Sherman devised the Connecticut Compromise, which resolved an impasse between small and large states.
Há 4 dias · Roger Sherman had served in the First and Second Continental Congresses, Connecticut House of Representatives and Justice of the Peace before attending the Constitutional Convention as a delegate. After the Constitution was ratified he served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate representing his home state of Connecticut.
Há 1 dia · This essay about the Great Compromise discusses the critical role played by Roger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Facing a deadlock between larger states, which favored representation based on population, and smaller states, which demanded equal representation, Sherman and Ellsworth proposed a two-chamber legislative system.
