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Four Founding Fathers: Personality Profiles Introduction: There were 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, but these four men played especially important roles in the creation of the Constitution and founding of our country. Read the Personality Profiles of these four leaders, and use what you learn to answer the questions on your worksheet. Alexander Hamilton (“Strong and Forceful”) Benjamin Franklin (“Colorful and Quirky”) Alexander Hamilton worked closely with George Washington, but their personalities were very different. Washington was rational and calm, but Hamilton was hottempered and impulsive . However, he also was a brilliant and selfconfident leader. He made quick decisions and had no patience for fools. He spoke his mind , and never shied away from a conflict. Unfortunately, his rashness and quick temper was also what ended up bringing about his early death. His temper and ego allowed his argument with Aaron Burr to escalate into a duel, where Hamilton was ultimately shot and killed. Benjamin Franklin was the most charismatic of the founding fathers. Of all the early American patriots, he was the one that would be the most fun to travel back in time to spend the day with. He had a way with words , was good at public speaking, and had an easygoing comfort with people. Franklin put the “I” in “Influence”— It was Franklin that was able to win support for the American Revolution from France, where he was much admired for his sense of humor and persuasiveness . Creative , clever, and quirky , Franklin was a big personality who was loved by the American people. Source: https://www.discinsights.com/blog/education/whatwerethediscpersonalitystylesofthefoundingfathers Four Founding Fathers: Personality Profiles George Washington (“Solid and Loved by the People”) James Madison (“Focused and Intellectual”) Washington was a successful military general and the first President of the United States. This might make you think he was a dominant, aggressive person, but actually, his personality was much more calm, patient, and reliable. In school, every child is taught Washington’s famous catch phrase: “I cannot tell a lie—It was I that chopped down the cherry tree.” Whether or not the cherry tree incident really happened is beside the point. True or legend, it still very accurately represents the strength of character that Washington was known for. An introvert and a man of few words , Washington was able to lead our soldiers to victory in the Revolutionary War by being a smart strategist. He was eventempered , reasonable , and believed in the art of compromise . Once America was free from British rule, Washington worked tirelessly to create a stable government. He was a man of the people, and the heart of the country, respected and admired by all . He was the only President to ever win every single vote cast in the Electoral College. (Twice!) Washington also had a keen sense of social justice, as evidenced by his final act: permanently freeing all 300 of his slaves. James Madison was quiet and reserved in public. Though warm and loving to his immediate family and close friends, he sometimes appeared unfriendly to those that didn’t know him. What he was, though, was a brilliant intellectual , and one of the best, most meticulous recordkeepers this country has ever seen. Yes, record keeping might sound a bit boring. But really, without the notes and records Madison took during the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the early days of our American government, we wouldn’t have nearly as clear of an understanding today of what happened in Philadelphia around 1776. Much of what we know about that time period is from what Madison wrote down. A detailoriented man, Madison took notes on everything from the debates surrounding the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, to details about the personalities and character of the founding fathers. He devoted himself to making sure the representatives stayed focused on their objectives. Focus , perfectionism , attention to detail, and organization —these were some of Madison’s strengths. Source: https://www.discinsights.com/blog/education/whatwerethediscpersonalitystylesofthefoundingfathers
