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At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Washington was chosen to preside over the proceedings. The convention was one of the greatest events in United States history, because the United States Constitution was created there. The convention had been called under the pretext of revising the Articles of Confederation, but it was determined that an entirely new and thorough document was needed.
He was a delegate to the constitutional convention and signed the constitution. He did not play a major role in the convention however. His greatest constribution came afterwards. When North Carolina held a convention to consider ratifying the constitution they rejected it. It was largely through Spaight's influence that a second convention was held which finally ratified. Michael Montagne
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1. Commander of the continental army 2. President for the constitutional convention 3. First president 4. Master mason and Grand Master of VA 5. Planter 6. Developed new crops 7. Brewer and distiller