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60 Second Civics: William Blount

9th - 10th
William Blount, a Framer of the Constitution from North Carolina, went on to become a senator from Tennessee and was expelled for planning an invasion of Spanish territory. [1 min. 9 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Richard Dobbs Spaight Sr.

9th - 10th
Richard Dobbs Spaight was only 29 when he attended the Philadelphia Convention and looked forward to a successful political career. His life was cut short, however, when he was killed in a duel at the age of 44. [1 min. 9 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Hugh Williamson

9th - 10th
Hugh Williamson was a very active delegate to the Philadelphia Convention from North Carolina. He served as a surgeon general for North Carolina. [1 min. 7 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Alexander Martin

9th - 10th
Alexander Martin, a delegate of the Philadelphia Convention, was aquitted of the charge of cowardice after the Battle of Germantown, but it didn't hurt his political career. [1 min. 12 secs.]