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Who appointed the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention?
With the exception of Rhode Island, it was the original states, collectively, that chose the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Several prominent Founding Fathers were not able to attend, such as Thomas Jefferson.
Who was the only delegate to the Constitutional Convention to attend every meeting?
James Madison
Was New Hampshire the only state that did not send a delegate to the constitutional convention?
False. The only state that didn't send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was Rhode Island.
Which president was not present at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington and James Madison were the only future presidents at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Was Benjamin Franklin present at the Constitutional Convention?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin did attend the Constitutional Convention.
Who appointed the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention?
With the exception of Rhode Island, it was the original states, collectively, that chose the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Several prominent Founding Fathers were not able to attend, such as Thomas Jefferson.
What was the the name of the states that did not attend the constitution?
Rhode Island was the only state that didn't send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. It was also the last state to ratify the Constitution.
Who was the only delegate to the Constitutional Convention to attend every meeting?
James Madison
Was New Hampshire the only state that did not send a delegate to the constitutional convention?
False. The only state that didn't send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was Rhode Island.
How many delegates failed to attend the first constitutional convention?
15 delegates did not attend. 70 were chosen to attend but only 55 attended.
What state was not in attendance when the constitution was finally sighed?
Rhode Island did not send anyone to the constitutional Convention
Which president was not present at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington and James Madison were the only future presidents at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Who was the oldest person to attend the Constitutional Convention?
All 13 states were invited to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Only Rhode Island refused to send delegates, fearing (correctly) that the Convention didn't really intend to revise the Articles of Confederation, but rather to replace it with a Constitution that created a strong federal government.
Was Benjamin Franklin present at the Constitutional Convention?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin did attend the Constitutional Convention.
How many states are needed to call a convention?
Forty-nine states have applied for an Article V Convention (what is often called a "Constitutional Convention"), submitting more 700 applications. Article V does not permit the calling of a "constitutional convention" only a "convention for proposing amendments."
The government designed at the Constitutional Convention allowed the voters to directly elect?
The government designed at the Constitutional Convention allowed voters to directly elect members of the House of Representatives. Senators were originally elected by state legislatures.
Who was the only record keeper at the constitutional convention?
James Madison
