Answer:
They were considered stars because they all held public office as a state legislators, governors, and judges.
Many of them served in Continental Congresses and Congress under the Articles of Confederation
Some had helped write their state constitutions
Many were Revolutionary War veterans
Explanation:
These were in my notes in Edge!
Edit: I basically took a screenshot of what the guy said I hope this helps!
He built a boat with the villagers
before the arrival of European settlers.
Cotton was the first luxury commodities after sugar and tobacco