Richard Henry Lee

Significance
Richard Henry Lee was at first against the Constitution, as he thought that the states should be independent, preferring a stronger states government. He was concerned that the Convention had gone beyond its powers to amend the Articles of Confederation, rather than rewrite it. He also argued that they needed a bill of rights, and wrote about it in his "Letters of a Federal Farmer". He proposed the amendments to the constitution, as well.

Skills
Innovator

Special Awards
Most Prolific Writer

Letter of the Law Award

Quotes
It must never be forgotten...that the liberties of the people are not so safe under the gracious manner of government as by the limitation of power.

-- Richard Henry Lee

To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.

-- Richard Henry Lee