Early in this man's career, he was responsible for convincing Virginia to relinquish the land that would become the Northwest Territory.
Early in this man's career, he was responsible for convincing Virginia to relinquish the land that would become the Northwest Territory. As Secretary of State, this man failed to deliver the commissions for the "midnight judges," resulting in this man being sued by William Marbury. This man was also helped write a number of essays to promote the Constitution with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton known as the Federalist Papers. For 10 points, name this "Father of the Constitution" and fourth president of the United States.
Early in this man's career, he was responsible for convincing Virginia to relinquish the land that would become the Northwest Territory.
James {Madison}, Jr.