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Luther Martin


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  • Luther Martin was elected attorney general in 1778 by the citizens of Maryland.
  • He was elected to the Continental Congress in 1785.
  • Luther was 39 years old during this movement.
  • Luther voted against the Virgina Plan.
  • He also opposed the idea of a strong centeral government.
  • Luther attacked the purpose of a new form of government.
  • Before the convetion was over Luther and another delagate walked out therefore not singing the constitution.

"Luther Martin." Maryland. National Archives and Records Administration, Web. 13 Oct. 2009. <http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marrymaryland.html>.
"Luther Martin." Nation Maker, Web. 14 Oct. 2009. <http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Luther-Martin>.
"Luther Martin." Teaching American History. Web. 14 Oct. 2009. <http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/delegates/martin_l.html>.