During the American Revolution, a number of men and women rose to prominence: George Washington, Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and countless others distinguished themselves by their courage, patriotism, wisdom and talent.
The Declaration and Constitution were drafted by a congress and a convention that met in Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia and now known as independence Hall in 1776 and 1787 respectively. The Bill of rights was proposed by the Congress that met in Federal Hall in New York City in 1789.