Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson are actually examples of two prominent Founding Fathers who did not attend the Constitutional Convention. Patrick Henry, a staunch supporter of states' rights, declined to attend. Thomas Jefferson was in Europe at the time.
Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were in Europe so they couldn't make it to the convention. Patrick Henry was also missing it and he was against the convention.
No. Neither of them were there
Thomas Jefferson, away in Paris; Patrick Henry, who "smelt a rat".
Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Also, Rhode Islands delegates did not attend.
John Adams, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson were a few of the important Founding Fathers who weren't present at the Constitutional Convention. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were overseas, and Patrick Henry refused to attend because he "smelt a rat" and didn't trust the intentions of his fellow delegates.
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James MadisonJohn Adams.Thomas Jefferson.It was either - Patrick Henery or Thomas Jefferson
The original states, except Rhode Island, collectively appointed 70 individuals to the Constitutional Convention, but a number did not accept or could not attend. Those who did not attend included Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Samuel Adams and, John Hancock.
Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.
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Patrick Henry