September 17 1787
Franklin served as what was then called an "elder statesman" giving occasional wise advice. It is likely that his speech on the last day of the convention made the difference in getting the Constitution passed.
May 25, 1787
Not at the point of the Constitutional Convention since America had already broken away.The delegates at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence thought about that very thing every day.
Shays' Rebellion, an uprising that occurred in Massachusetts, was the event in 1787 that resulted in many calling for a Constitutional Convention. Along with Shays himself, Luke Day was a prominent leader of the rebellion.
In a house on a hot day, so the public opinions won't get in the way
The Constitutional Convention, where the modern day Constitution for the United States was written.
Franklin served as what was then called an "elder statesman" giving occasional wise advice. It is likely that his speech on the last day of the convention made the difference in getting the Constitution passed.
The Constitution was approved by the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention of September 17, 1787. As soon as the document was available until 9 states ratified it on June 21, 1788. The debate continued on the four remaining states until Rhode Island ratified on May 29, 1790. Of course debating continues to this day, right?
May 25, 1787
jhon Adams
The constitution was the outcome. It created the government that has lasted to this day.
September 17, 1787
the convection included most of the leading statesmen of the day
Well who nos
January 28, 1778
sometime in September i believe it was the 25 of September
Not at the point of the Constitutional Convention since America had already broken away.The delegates at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence thought about that very thing every day.