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Who said we had better a supreme government now than a despot twenty years hence-for come he must?
Governeur Morris. at the Constitutional convention
Why did the Philadelphia Convention impose a rule of secrecy?
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was kept secret from the public to prevent interference. Details were finally released to the public in 1840.
Where did the Fear of the leveling spirit at Constitutional convention of 1787 come from?
Events like Shays Rebellion, proliferation of paper money, and actions by state legislatures to interfere with contracts between debtors and creditors at the expense of the later.
Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention want to change the structure of the existing central government?
The Articles were not strong enough to support a strong country. They were too weak and did not give the national government enough power. So, the delegates decided to come up with a new form of central governenment.
In the summer of 1787 representatives of 12 states met in?
In 1787, the delegates gathered at the Constitutional Convention to vote on and ratify a constitution for the United States. Previously, the county had continued to operate under the Articles of Confederation, but recent problems determining jurisdiction of the states versus the federal government had come up, requiring action.
Who was sick and did not come to the Constitutional Convention?
Do you want to know who got sick and attended the Constitutional Convention???Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock
In 1785 why did Ben Franklin come back to Philadelphia?
For the Constitutional Convention.
What did the constitutional convention of 1787 come close to doing with slaves?
FRee them
What were the delegates from the 13 colonies asked to come to by James Madison?
The delegates from the 13 colonies were asked to come to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 by James Madison. The purpose of the convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger central government for the newly-formed United States. Ultimately, the convention resulted in the drafting and adoption of the United States Constitution.
Who caused the constitutional convention?
Daniel Shays's Rebellion caused Political leaders to come together leaded by George Washington
Who coauthored the Federalist papers called for a constitutional convention?
James Madison. He helped come up with the idea but so did Alexander Hamilton.
Who said we had better take a supreme government now than a despot twenty years hence for come he must?
Governeur Morris. at the Constitutional convention
Who said you had better take a supreme government now than a despot twenty years hence-for come you must?
Governor Morris at the Constitutional Convention.
Who said we had better a supreme government now than a despot twenty years hence-for come he must?
Governeur Morris. at the Constitutional convention
Who said you had better take a supreme government now than a despot twenty years hence for come he must now?
Governor Morris at the Constitutional Convention.
Why did the Philadelphia Convention impose a rule of secrecy?
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was kept secret from the public to prevent interference. Details were finally released to the public in 1840.
How many state were present at the constitutional convention?
All 13 states were invited, but only 12 states were present. Rhode Island and Providence Plantations refused to come.
