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How many people signed the constitution for Tennessee?
There was no one from Tennessee because it wasn't a state yet! Only the original 13 colonies went representatives to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
How many original members of the Senate were there?
The Continental Congress had one representative from each colony.
Delegates from the original thirteen colonies who created a permanent government were called?
Continental Congress
What was the original purpose of the second continental congress?
The Second Continental Congress was made up of delegates from the thirteen British colonies of America. Its original purpose was to oversee the colonial war effort against Great Britain.
The First Continental Congress had delegates from?
Twelve of the 13 original colonies; the exception was Georgia, which was considered a convict colony.
What were the most significant changes made by the second continental congress to Jeffersons original draft of the declaration pof independence?
The most significant changes made by the Second Continental Congress to Thomas Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration of Independence included removing some of the language that criticized King George III personally, as well as deleting a section that denounced the slave trade. These changes were made to appease certain delegates from the Southern states who were concerned about the economic impact of such language. However, important core principles and ideas in Jefferson's original draft, such as natural rights and the assertion of independence, remained intact.
Who was the only original delegate to the continental congress who was still in philadelphia on June 7 1776 from South Carolina?
Richard Henry
Who introduced The Bill of Rights to congress and why?
It was introduced by James Madison. The original Constitution could not be ratified by the Continental Congress because it failed to protect the fundamental principles of human liberty.
What was the second continenetal cogress?
The Second Continental Congress was a convention that was held in Philadelphia for the original thirteen colonies. The convention was held in 1775.
How was the original government under the articles organized?
the articles basically continued the structure and operation of the government as established under the second continental congress,
What groups did the continental congress hope to sway by the declaration of independence?
The original purpose of the U.S. Declaration of Independence was to gain support from the king. When this intention failed the Continental Congress hoped to sway groups including the uncommitted colonists, Spain, France, and those that opposed BritainÕs control.
What group of people opposed a strong central government and chose not to attend the constitutional convention?
The First Continental Congress was formed of the original colonies but Georgia did not attend. During the Second Continental Congress Georgia did send one representative by the name of Lyman Hall.
