He was the leader, but generally did not interfere. More or less he played the role of a referree or judge if you would. If things got out of hand or needed some form of direction or authoratative decision making he would step in. Madison, Jefferson, and Frankling played much bigger roles. (Chnchila)
He won the respect of the nation during the Revolutionary War. FLVS :)
the three fifths compromise was discussed during the constitutional convention
George Washington sat in this chair while he presided over the Constitutional convention in Philadelphia in 1787. It was mentioned in James Madison's notes on the convention and can still be seen at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.yes
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It was Thomas Jefferson:) not George Washington!!!!!!
Benjamin Franklin was 81 during the convention.
He won the respect of the nation during the Revolutionary War. FLVS :)
Chairman of the Constitutional Convention, Commanding General of the Army, and President of the USA
The Leader of the Continental Army during the Revolution, and President of the U.S. Constitutional Convention, and the First President of the Constitutional United States George Washington
George Washington was the president of the Constitutional Convention. James Madison did the most to shape the drafting of the Constitution. After all of the delegates had figured out the three branches of government, Benjamin Franklin wanted George to become the first president of the young United States because he was the successful commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Robert moris Robert moris-The first order of the convention was to elect a president for the convention. Robert Morris of Pennsylvania nominated George Washington. Washington was elected convention president by a unanimous vote, just as he had been unanimously chosen to lead the Continental Army twelve years before. With George Washington unanimously elected, He accepted the honor reluctantly, protesting his lack of qualification. His opening remarks were addressed to the pride and idealism of the members: "Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair."
John Adams was the United States' Ambassador to England during the Constitutional Convention
the three fifths compromise was discussed during the constitutional convention
Washington was famous before he signed. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and was respected to the point of veneration. The Constitutional Convention asked him to preside over the proceedings because of the high esteem in which the delegates held him.
George Read 1733-1798)Represented Delaware at the Continental Congress. During the Constitutional Convention he served as president of the committee that drafted the document.
George Washington was the president of the Constitutional Convention. James Madison did the most to shape the drafting of the Constitution. After all of the delegates had figured out the three branches of government, Benjamin Franklin wanted George to become the first president of the young United States because he was the successful commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.