Pinckney played an important role at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787, having put forth what has come to be known as the "Pinckney Plan".<ref>[http://www.usconstitution.net/plan_pinck.html Charles Pinckney's Plan]</ref> In fact, he claimed to have been the most influential representative, and to have submitted a draft which served as the basis of the finalized [[United States Constitution]]. While these claims are viewed with skepticism by historians, they nonetheless agree that his role was a vital one, and that his influence in shaping the Constitution was considerable.<ref name="archives.gov"/> | Pinckney played an important role at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787, having put forth what has come to be known as the "Pinckney Plan".<ref>[http://www.usconstitution.net/plan_pinck.html Charles Pinckney's Plan]</ref> In fact, he claimed to have been the most influential representative, and to have submitted a draft which served as the basis of the finalized [[United States Constitution]]. While these claims are viewed with skepticism by historians, they nonetheless agree that his role was a vital one, and that his influence in shaping the Constitution was considerable.<ref name="archives.gov"/> |