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Was New Hampshire the only state that did not send a delegate to the constitutional convention?
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∙ 13y ago
False. The only state that didn't send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was Rhode Island.
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Who is the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention and what state did he represent?
Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsylvania
At the time of the Constitutional Convention which New England territory had not yet become a state?
== == The Hampshire Grants, which eventually became the 14th state, Vermont.
How did delegates vote on the constitutional convention?
Voting on all issues was by state with each state delegation having one vote. Votes within each delegation was by majority vote of the delegation. Motions were made by any individual delegate but required a second by another delegate from any other state delegation other than that of the originating delegate.
How were representatives to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
By the legislatures of the different state. Each state government chose their representatives to the Constitutional Convention
Were the constitutional convention meetings held in secret?
The Constitutional Convention meetings were held in secret. Word of the many conflicts and disagreements could not get back to the various states and create additional demands by state legislators.
Who is the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention and what state did he represent?
Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsylvania
At the time of the Constitutional Convention which New England territory had not yet become a state?
== == The Hampshire Grants, which eventually became the 14th state, Vermont.
Which state delegate attend the national party convention?
republicans
What was the name of the state that did not attended the constitutional convention?
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
How did delegates vote on the constitutional convention?
Voting on all issues was by state with each state delegation having one vote. Votes within each delegation was by majority vote of the delegation. Motions were made by any individual delegate but required a second by another delegate from any other state delegation other than that of the originating delegate.
How were representatives to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
By the legislatures of the different state. Each state government chose their representatives to the Constitutional Convention
Which state held the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention was held in the Pennsylvania State House, which is now known as Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Constitutional Convention met in what State?
Pennsylvania.
What was the First state to have a constitutional convention?
Massachusetts
What was George Washington position in government?
George Washington was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress, representing the state of Virginia's Westmoreland County and surrounding areas. He never served in the United States Congress at any point in his lifetime, he became President of the United States after the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
What were some of the achievements of William Few as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention?
William Few missed large segments of the Constitutional Convention proceedings, being absent during all of July and part of August because of congressional service, and he never made a speech. Nonetheless, he contributed nationalist votes at critical times. Furthermore, as a delegate to the last sessions of the Continental Congress, he helped steer the Constitution past its first obstacle, approval by Congress. And he attended the state ratifying convention.
Were the constitutional convention meetings held in secret?
The Constitutional Convention meetings were held in secret. Word of the many conflicts and disagreements could not get back to the various states and create additional demands by state legislators.
