Alexander Hamilton and His Contributions to the Constitutional Convention

Alexander Hamilton and His Contributions to the Constitutional Convention
Alexander Hamilton was the one to first suggest that the Constitutional Convention be called in May of 1787, in Philadelphia. He was one of the three delegates of New York at the time (1782-83). He had a plan of government already outlined to be held over the current feeble system of the Articles of Confederation. He was a very strong advocate when it came to the government.
As Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington, he presented a broad financial program to the first Congress. He stated that the United S…