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US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
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Princeton University

Princeton University: William Paterson

For Students 9th - 10th
A magazine article devoted to Princeton University offers a biography of its distinguished alumnus, who later became Governor of New Jersey and co-authored the New Jersey Plan which was presented to the Constitutional Convention.
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Princeton University

Princeton: The Constitutional Convention of 1787

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about a group of nine delegates to the Constitutional Convention, all of whom had attended Princeton University. Explains Princeton's role in the convention, with longer biographical entries for three Princeton-education...
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US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical details on the five delegates from New Jersey to the Constitutional Convention: David Brearly, Jonathan Dayton, William C. Houston, William Livingston, and William Patterson.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: William Paterson

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features a detailed biography on the politician from New Jersey who advocated for states' rights.
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Curated OER

William Paterson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William Paterson.
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Curated OER

William Paterson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of William Paterson.