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George Mason: Framer Of The Constituion

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-George Mason was an influential American patriot and a framer of the Constituion. He attended the Constitution Convention and helped draft the final product, adding his strong opinions and ideas. He didn’t actually sign it but his participation was crucial. As well, he was one of the main supporters of the Bill of Rights. -This site is connected to what we have learned in class because it honors one of the framers of the Constituion, George Mason. Right now, we’re learning about the Constituion, and how it came into creation. George Mason played an important role in this creation and therefore, is very relevant to what we have learned in class. -A new fact I learned about this site is that it was placed near the Jefferson Memorial to symbolize

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