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John Lansing, Jr. was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. His views on the Constitution are not well-documented, but he did express concerns about granting too much power to the federal government. Overall, it can be said that Lansing wanted a more limited central government, with greater protection for states' rights and individual liberties.
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What is John Lansing's full name?
John Ten Eyck Lansing, Jr.
Who were the three Dissenters of the Constitution?
Robert Yates and John Lansing were two dissenters who wrote a letter detailing their reasons for dissenting. Another dissenter of the Constitution was George Mason.
Did John Lansing Jr want a new government?
No, John Lansing, Jr. did not want a new government. John Lansing, Jr. was a member of the New York State Assembly. He was elected as one of three represntives of New York to attend the Constitutional Convention in 1987. He thought writing a new Constitution was beyond what he was sent there to do. He joined other Anti-Federalists in opposition to the new Constitution, because they thought it was fundamentally flawed, infringed on the soveriegnty of the individual states, and did not go far enough to assure liberties of individuals. He walked out after 6 weeks and did not sign the Constitution. He disappeared on December 12, 1829 and was never seen again. For more information see the Related Link.
When was John Lansing Jr. born?
John Lansing Jr. was born on January 30, 1754.
What did john Lansing Jr think of the great compromise?
No, John Lansing was for equal representation of the states.
What is John Lansing Jr.'s birthday?
John Lansing Jr. was born on January 30, 1754.
What has the author John William Lansing written?
John William Lansing has written: 'Providence and scientific causation'
What was John Lansing's view of slavery?
John Lansing Jr. was classified as a partial abolitionist because he lived in the northern state.
What has the author John Patton written?
John Patton has written: 'An address by John Patton, delivered at Lansing, Mich., October 12, 1898, at the unveiling of the statue' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Lansing (Mich.), Lansing (Mich.) Blair Statue
What has the author John Lansing Burrows written?
John Lansing Burrows has written: 'American Baptist register, for 1852' -- subject(s): Baptists, Periodicals
Why did john lansing jr not sign the constitution?
Actually, He did sign it. The only delegates that did not sign it were Edmund J. Randolph (VA) , George Mason (VA) , and Elbridge Gerry (MA).
What has the author John Ernest Lansing written?
John Ernest Lansing has written: 'A short course in qualitative analysis' -- subject(s): Analytic Chemistry, Qualitative
