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Who was the the 5 delegates sent from Delaware to the constitutional convention in Philadelphia?
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∙ 13y ago
Here is a list of all the delegates and which state they represented:
Connecticut
William. Samuel Johnson
Roger Sherman
Oliver Ellsworth
Delaware
George Read
Gunning Bedford, Jr.
John Dickinson
Richard Bassett
Jacob Broom
Georgia
William Few
Abraham Baldwin
William Houston
William L. Pierce
Maryland
James McHenry
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Daniel Carroll
Luther Martin
John F. Mercer
Massachusetts
Nathaniel Gorham
Rufus King
Elbridge Gerry
Caleb Strong
New Hampshire
John Langdon
Nicholas Gilman
New Jersey
William Livingston
David Brearly (Brearley)
William Paterson (Patterson)
Jonathan Dayton
William C. Houston
New York
John Lansing, Jr.
Robert Yates
North Carolina
William. Blount
Richard. Dobbs Spaight
Hugh Williamson
William R. Davie
Alexander Martin
Pennsylvania
Thomas Mifflin
Robert Morris
George Clymer
Thomas Fitzsimons
Jared Ingersoll
James Wilson
Gouverneur Morris
South Carolina
John Rutledge
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Charles Pinckney
Pierce Butler
Rhode Island
Rhode Island did not send any delegates
to the Constitutional Convention.
Virginia
John Blair
James Madison Jr.
George Washington
George Mason
James McClurg
Edmund J. Randolph
George Wythe
***Here's a great site that has data on all of the delegates:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers.html
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey were:
- George Clymer
- Thomas Fitzsimons
- Benjamin Franklin
- Jared Ingersoll
- Thomas Mifflin
- Gouverneur Morris
- Robert Morris and
- James Wilson.
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∙ 14y agoPerhaps the only one that would be named except for a constitutional scholar or historian would be Benjamin Franklin. Here are the rest of the Pennsylvania delegates:
- George Clymer
- Thomas Fitzsimons
- Jared Ingersoll
- Thomas Miffin
- Governeur Morris
- Robert Marris and
- James Wilson.
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∙ 13y ago- All states but Rhode Island sent delegates in response to a call by the Annapolis Convention for a meeting in Philadelphia to amend the Articles of Confederation.
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∙ 12y agothere were 26
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What states attended the constitutional convention of 1787?
Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia all sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Rhode Island objected to any amendment of the Articles of Confederation and believed that the government should stay out of rights and powers belonging to the states, so Rhode Island did not send any delegates to the Convention.
What jobs did John Dickinson have?
He was:Elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly, 1764Member of Stamp Act Congress, 1765Member of the Continental Congress, 1774-1776, '79Member of Delaware Assembly, 1780Governor of Pennsylvania, 1782-1785Member of Constitutional Convention, 1787Member of Delaware Constitutional Convention, 1792 ?3120 eijskodje4585245889
Which of these events occurred last Delaware ratified the constitution the first congress met Rhode Island ratified the constitution the constitutional convention met?
Rhode Island
Who served as a delegate to the constitutional convention of 1787?
Alexander Martin North Carolin William Paterson New Jersey Oliver Ellsworth Connecticut Luther Martin Maryland William C. Houston New Jersey James Madison Virginia William R. Davie North Carolina Jonathan Dayton New Jersey Gunning Bedford Delaware All of these men were delegates.
How many people drafted the US Constitution?
55 delegates drafted the United States Constitution, representing 12 of the 13 Colonies. Rhode Island did not send any delegates.New Hampshire sent 2 delegates.New York and Connecticut sent 3 delegates.Massachusetts, South Carolina and Georgia sent 4 delegates.Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and Delaware sent 5.Virginia sent 7 delegates, and Pennsylvania sent 8.Notable delegates were Alexander Hamilton, Rufus King, Robert Yates, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington.The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia from May 25th, to September 17th, 1787. The final version was signed by 39 of the delegates.Technically, the question isn't quite that simple, as each of the Amendments are also part of the U.S. Constitution, adding about 15 congressional groups to the "drafters" as well.Additional: There are 39 official delegate's signatures on the document, however there actually are forty signatures. The signature of William Jackson, the Secretary of the Constitutional Convention, also appears on the document. Acting in that capacity, what role the Secretary of the convention may have played in the draft is unclear.
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.
Was the US Constitution written in Delaware or Philadelphia?
Philadelphia. The convention was held there. Philadelphia. The convention was held there.
What states attended the constitutional convention of 1787?
Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia all sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Rhode Island objected to any amendment of the Articles of Confederation and believed that the government should stay out of rights and powers belonging to the states, so Rhode Island did not send any delegates to the Convention.
How many delegates showed up to the first convention in philadalphia?
55 delegates attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. 2 from New Hampshire. 3 sent each from New York, and Connecticut. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and North Carolina each sent 5. Georgia, Massachusetts, and South Carolina each sent 4. Pennsylvania sent 8, and Virginia sent 7. Rhode Island refused to send any delegates, and Patrick Henry refused to attend stating he "smelled a rat in Philadelphia, tending toward the monarchy."
What did George read do on the constitutional convention?
He championed the rights of the small states at the Constitutional Convention. At the convention he repersented Delaware. He also quoted Wright and Morris in their soldier- state men of the consitution.
Which event occurred second declaration of independence the bill of rights is ratified constitutional convention Delaware is the first state to join the union?
The constitutional convention occurred second.
What jobs did John Dickinson have?
He was:Elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly, 1764Member of Stamp Act Congress, 1765Member of the Continental Congress, 1774-1776, '79Member of Delaware Assembly, 1780Governor of Pennsylvania, 1782-1785Member of Constitutional Convention, 1787Member of Delaware Constitutional Convention, 1792 ?3120 eijskodje4585245889
How many delegates were originally selected to the Constitutional Convention?
The final delegate selection to the U.S. Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention, at the time) from the 13 states totaled 55. By state: * 8 from Virginia * 4 from New Jersey * 8 from Pennsylvania * 5 from North Carolina * 5 from Delaware * 4 from Georgia * 3 from New York * 4 from South Carolina * 4 from Massachusetts * 3 from Connecticut * 5 from Maryland * 2 from New Hampshire * 0 from Rhode Island Originally, different delegates were selected by Virginia, but three refused. Rhode Island declined to send any delegates. When the "Grand Convention" convened in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, most delegates hadn't arrived. By the 25th, however, there was a quorum, of 7 states, represented, and the convention began. Many delegates arrived weeks or months late, and others left early before the final voting. When the final version of a new Constitution was submitted for signing, on September 17, 39 men put their pens to the document.
What was the outcome of the Annapolis Convention?
The Annapolis Convention resulted in a request for a larger convention where all states would send delegates authorized to examine broad issues. This led to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
Who was John Dickinson and what did he do?
John Dickinson came out of retirement to serve as the Delaware delegate to the Constitutional Convention. He served on the Committee on Postponed Matters, helped to engineer the Great Compromise, and launched a letter writing campaign to persuade ratification of the Constitution.
How did Delaware vote at the Constitutional Convention?
Delaware supported the idea that representation should be equal among all the states. this is because Delaware was a small state. Therefore they would have less representation. They also supported the idea of slaves not counting as population. this is because the South had more slaves then them. So if slaves did count, Delaware would still have a less population. Delaware also believed that there should be 3 branches in the government, the executive (president), the legislative (the congress) and the judicial (the supreme court). they also believed that the executive should have limited control because then the executive can't have total control. also the believed that the legislative and the judicial branch should be monitored by the state government (p.s. for more info go to archives.gov and type in: delegates of the constitutional convention in the search box.)
What occurred first the Bill of Rights is ratified declaration of independence constitutional convention Delaware is the first state to join the union?
Delaware is the first state to join the Union. A+LS Hope this helps - Sammi ¢8
