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How did some Founding Fathers protest the Constitutional Convention?
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Why didn't Richard Henry Lee attend the Constitutional Convention?
Richard Henry Lee's absence from the Constitutional Convention was an act of protest. He was strongly opposed to the US Constitution, believing that the federal government it created was too powerful.
What percentage of the delegates of the constitutional convention signed the constitution?
39 delegates signed the Constitution, or 71% of the 55 delegates who attended the convention. Most of those who did not sign had left the convention early -- some for personal reasons, and some out of protest.
What number of delegates actually attended the Constitutional Convention?
39 delegates signed the Constitution, or 71% of the 55 delegates who attended the convention. Most of those who did not sign had left the convention early -- some for personal reasons, and some out of protest.
Why did Rhode Island chose not to attend the Constitutional Convention?
They were looking out for the best interests of the small states and it was a form of protest against the process. Their views were well known by the founding fathers including the assurance that a Bill of Rights should be added.
Why was the Hartford convention held?
To protest the war
Why were Jefferson and his republican party so against the alien and sedition acts?
The acts made it illegal to write or protest against the government. For Jefferson this was a basic principal to the founding of the country. He states this in the first paragraph of the Declaration. So, he would protest an law that takes away the right of disagreement with the government. Jefferson was a true revolutionary and felt that all governments needed to be guided by the people. He felt that every 24 years there should be a constitutional convention to update it.
How did the British Government react to the colonists protest to the Proclamation of 1763?
Founding father
What did the Hartford Convention and the South Carolina Exposition and Protest defend?
states' rights
What television show did the NAACP protest at its 1951 convention?
Amos 'n' Andy
What was the name of the protest leaders who were arrested at the Democratic National Convention?
Chicago Seven :)
What are some advantages when living under a constitutional government?
You have the freedom to vote, protest, and disagree with the government.
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago who was chosen as the party's presidential nominee?
Hubert Humphrey was nominated in 1968 at the Chicago Convention that provoked much protest from anti-war activists.
