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60 Second Civics: Daniel Carroll
One of the two Catholic signers of the Constitution, Daniel Carroll campaigned for ratification in Maryland. [1 min. 5 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer was a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention from Maryland. He supported the positions of James Madison and favored a strong national government. [53 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Luther Martin
Luther Martin did not sign the Constitution because he could not gain enough support for ideas he thought were important. Nevertheless, Martin favored a bill of rights, which was eventually adopted. [1 min. 17 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: James Mc Henry
James McHenry was born in Ireland in 1753. He acceded to positions of authority in Maryland and in the national government. [1 min. 2 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: John Francis Mercer
John Francis Mercer studied law under Thomas Jefferson. He opposed a strong central government and opposed ratification of the Constitution. [1 min. 5 secs.]