A Radical Patriot Urges "Common Sense and a Plain Understanding" in the Pennsylvania Constitution (with text supports)
In 1776 Pennsylvania organized a convention to write a new state constitution. James Cannon, a radical patriot leader, advised Pennsylvania militia members to be sure to select delegates to this convention who would respect the rights and authority of the people.
Source | Eric Foner, Tom Paine and Revolutionary America (1976)
Creator | James Cannon
Item Type | Government Document
Cite This document | James Cannon, “A Radical Patriot Urges "Common Sense and a Plain Understanding" in the Pennsylvania Constitution (with text supports),” SHEC: Resources for Teachers, accessed November 29, 2023, https://shec.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/1436.
Creator | James Cannon
Item Type | Government Document
Cite This document | James Cannon, “A Radical Patriot Urges "Common Sense and a Plain Understanding" in the Pennsylvania Constitution (with text supports),” SHEC: Resources for Teachers, accessed November 29, 2023, https://shec.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/1436.
