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David was not the biggest influence for ratifying the constitution, but he was still a part of it. David presided for new jersey so he had some say in things. He was important because he represented new jersey for a huge event in history. He didn't make the biggest impact otherwise he would be more well known. He should be more well known because he did play a part in ratifying the constitution and that is something not a lot of people can say they did.

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Death penalty is a topic that is very controversial, but it was a very common thing in Davids era. David would more likely be pro death penalty solely based off from growing up with it around.

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David was a federalist he favored each state getting one vote.

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He  presided at the new jersey convention which ratified the constitution.

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David Represented the same town he grew up in New Jersey.

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David had a job in law before he got involved with the revolution

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He most likely was not a slave holder because he agreed with the 3/5th compromise

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David was in favor of the 3/5th compromise along with the Connecticut compromise.

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He was okay with changing the constitution because it wasn't working

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David was born in Spring Grove near Trenton New Jersey in 1745. He went to the college of New Jersey but did not graduate. He chose a job in law so he was upper class.

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1. David devoted a lot of his time and energy to church affairs.
2 If he lived past age 45 he might have been the lead one of the most distinguished and influential careers to be recorded in history.
3. He helped write the church's prayer book.

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1)“Death Penalty Poll Results.” ISideWith, www.isidewith.com/poll/49841143.

2)“The Founding Fathers: New Jersey.” National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives and Records Administration, www.archives.gov/founding-docs/founding-fathers-new-jersey#brearly.

3)“David Brearley: U.S. Founding Father.” David Brearley | U.S. Founding Father | ConstitutionDay.com, www.constitutionday.com/brearley-david-nj.html.

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David chaired the comity on postponed matters. He presided at the new jersey convention that ratified the constitution. He  served as presidential elector in 1789, and that same year President Washington appointed him as a federal district judge, and he served in that capacity until his death.