Billias in a sentence

Billias, p. 212 One consequence of the furor over his letter was that he was not selected as a delegate to the Massachusetts ratifying convention, Billias, p. 211 although he was later invited to attend by the convention's leadership.

Billias, p. 105 In 1780 he resigned from the Continental Congress over the issue, and refused offers from the state legislature to return to the Congress.

Billias, p. 158 In its deliberations he consistently advocated for a strong delineation between state and federal government powers, with state legislatures shaping the membership of federal government positions.

Billias, p. 178 Gerry further proposed that senators of a state, rather than casting a single vote on behalf of the state, instead vote as individuals.

Billias, p. 207 He was nominated by friends (over his own opposition to the idea) for a seat in inaugural House of Representatives, where he then served two terms.

Billias, p. 209 In this document he cited the lack of a Bill of Rights as his primary objection, but also expressed qualified approval of the constitution, indicating that he would accept it with some amendment.

Billias, p. 215 Following ratification, Gerry recanted his opposition to the Constitution, noting that a number of state ratifying conventions had called for amendments that he supported.

Billias, p. 229 In the debate that followed, he led opposition to some of the proposals, arguing that they did not go far enough in ensuring individual liberties.

Billias, p. 324 At that time the office of vice president was largely a sinecure; Gerry's duties included advancing the administration's agenda in Congress and dispensing patronage positions in New England.

Billias, p. 46 He was assigned to its committee of safety, responsible for assuring that the province's limited supplies of weapons and gunpowder remained out of British Army hands.

Billias, p. 5 He was first educated by private tutors, and entered Harvard College shortly before turning fourteen.

Billias, pp. 124–30 John Adams (portrait by John Trumbull ) held Gerry in high regard.

Billias, pp. 216, 243 Gerry supported the economic policies of Federalist Alexander Hamilton (portrait by Ezra Ames ).

Billias, pp. 268–69 The commissioners refused, and sought unsuccessfully to engage Talleyrand in formal negotiations.

Billias, pp. 289, 301 Governor of Massachusetts For four years Gerry unsuccessfully sought the governorship of Massachusetts.

Billias, pp. 289–93 The negative press damaged Gerry's reputation, and he was burned in effigy by protestors in front of his home.

Billias, pp. 55–56 He leveraged business contacts in France and Spain to acquire not just munitions, but supplies of all types, and was involved in the transfer of financial subsidies from Spain to Congress.