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The most controversial issue at the Constitutional Convention was?
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At the Constitutional Convention, the most significant disagreement dealt with the issue of representation in the legislature. The convention was held in 1787.
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A key issue of disagreement between the northern and southern states at the Constitutional Convention was?
The most serious disagreement in the debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention was the issue of representation. Small states feared that their voices would be lost if representatives were chosen based on population, while big states didn't think it was fair that the small states would have as much influence as they had.
Who was the most famous controversial white abolitionist?
harriet
What caused the secession crisis?
The immediate cause was Lincoln's election, but it had been brewing since before the Missouri Compromise. Slavery had become the most divisive aspect of American political life. Had it been dealt with at the Constitutional Convention, the civil war need not have happened, but without the slavery compromise then and there, America may not have been created as a constitutional republic.
Which state walked out of the Constitutional Convention?
Only the state of Rhode Island (State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations) refused to send a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention (later called the Constitutional Convention) because they believed the Convention was really a conspiracy to overthrow the established government. Patrick Henry would have been a delegate from Rhode Island, if they'd chosen to participate. Of the 74 delegates invited, 55 actually attended. A few of the nation's most prominent leaders, such as Thomas Jefferson and John Jay, were absent because they were on diplomatic missions in Europe.
Which constitutional principle is most closely related to the concept of civil society?
limited government
What was the most controversial issue at the Constitutional Convention?
not everyone agreed on it and others wanted it others didnt and they got judged cuz of their thoughts
Who was best prepared at the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison was the most prepared for the constitutional convention, nicknamed "Father of the Constitution"
What did George Washington talk about at the constitutional convention?
the most important thing was he was the president of the convention the most important thing was he was the president of the convention he was like the father of the convention like James Madison was the father of the constitution.
What was the most important aspect of the constitutional convention?
The after party.
Who were the four most outstanding colonist in the constitutional convention?
The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Rutledge and James Wilson were four of the most outstanding colonist in the constitutional convention.
What is required in most states to rewrite a constitution?
Constitutional convention
How did the Connecticut Compromise settle the most divisive issue among members of the constitutional convention?
a house of reps and senate was created so each state would have equal representation
What was three fifth comprimise?
The Three Fifths Compromise is one of the most controversial parts and outcomes of the Constitutional Convention. For the allocation of seats in the US House of Representatives, a black person counts for three fifths of a white person.
How could most delegates at the Constitutional Convention be described?
you have to find out on google
Which state was the most southern state during the Constitutional Convention?
Georgia
Did George mason attend the constitutional convention?
he did not attend the Constitutional Convention!
What was the profession of 34 of the 55 delegates of the constitutional convention?
Most were lawyers and planters.
