As Benjamin Franklin Left the Room in Which the Constitutional

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Essay

As Benjamin Franklin left the room in which the Constitutional Convention was held, supposedly a woman asked him, "What have you men given us in there?" He replied, "A republic, if you can keep it." What do you think Franklin meant by that statement? Certainly think back to his tablet of virtues and the virtuous citizenry that all the founding fathers believed were essential. Your response should pull from the writings of The Federalist as well.

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