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Were the delegates of the Philadelphia Convention in 1787 good representatives of the American people?
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The Constitution they created was an imperfect covenant but they had no crystal ball available and made wise and moderate compromises including a method to grow with the times. Many of our founding fathers looked into the future and we can be proud of them all.
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What American leaders attended the constitutional convention in 1787?
There were 55 delegates who met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 which was held in Philadelphia. Some of the more well known delegates included George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton.
Who did Patrick Henry deliver his speech to?
house of burgesses * the delegates of the Virginia convention
What era would the Philadelphia convention be considered part of?
At the time of the American Philadelphia convention, several terms can be considered to be descriptive. One term is that the "convention" was part of Colonial America, and British American colonial era. Also, many people will associate this to the American Revolutionary period or era.
Where did the American delegates go to school?
What American delegates? American delegates to what? Michael Montagne
Why did I the delegates from the American colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775?
to write a colonial constitution
What happened at the democratic convention of 1968 and what did this happen?
After the 1968 Democratic convention, African-American delegates were seated.
What American leaders attended the constitutional convention in 1787?
There were 55 delegates who met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 which was held in Philadelphia. Some of the more well known delegates included George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton.
Why did American leaders thinks constitutional convention was necessary?
Delegates agreed to gather at what is called the at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in May 1787. They were to revise the Articles. They decided instead to write a document that created an entirely new and stronger national government.
Do you agree with the framers desision to keep proceeding of philadelphia convention secret?
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE KEPT THEIR DELIBERATIONS SECRET DURING THEIR LIFETIMES IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO MAKE ARGUMENTS WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION AND TO DISCOURAGE MOB ACTION IN THE CITY. THE FINAL DOCUMENT WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, AFTER THE VAST MAJORITY OF DELEGATES HAD SIGNED ON TO IT. WHAT TRANSPIRED DURING THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN PHILADELPHIA IN 1787? • A HUGE MISSION AWAITS DELEGATES TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, WHICH BEGINS ON MAY 14, 1787, IN PHILADELPHIA: THE PEACEFUL OVERTHROW OF THE NEW AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, OUTLINED BY THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION.
Why is it important for the American people to trust the work of the delegates at the constitutional convention?
because they wwant to
Who did Patrick Henry deliver his speech to?
house of burgesses * the delegates of the Virginia convention
What era would the Philadelphia convention be considered part of?
At the time of the American Philadelphia convention, several terms can be considered to be descriptive. One term is that the "convention" was part of Colonial America, and British American colonial era. Also, many people will associate this to the American Revolutionary period or era.
What state sent the least delegates to the constitutional convention?
During the American Constitutional Convention that formally began its proceedings in 1787, the smallest state (in terms of land-area) represented was Delaware. Rhode Island, the smallest state of the 'Original 13,' declined to send delegates to the Convention.
How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention deal with slavery?
By counting 60% of slaves for the purposes of representation and taxes. All delegates to the Convention recognized that this was an imperfect compromise to a difficult issue, but many of the delegates redesigning American government didn't want to deal with slavery at all. by counting 60% for all slaves--APEX
When the representatives of the American states met in Philadelphia in 1787 what did they write?
The US Constitution.
What is a Constitution Convention?
The United States Constitutional Convention[1] (also known as the Philadelphia Convention,[1] the Federal Convention,[1] or the Grand Convention at Philadelphia) took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to address problems in governing the United States of America, which had been operating under the Articles of Confederation following independence from Great Britain. Although the Convention was purportedly intended only to revise the Articles of Confederation, the intention from the outset of many of its proponents, chief among them James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, was to create a new government rather than fix the existing one. The delegates elected George Washington to preside over the convention. The result of the Convention was the United States Constitution, placing the Convention among the most significant events in the history of the United States.
Which African American won the support of many delegates at the 1988 Democratic Convention?
Jesse Jackson
