Whether or not we should go to war with the British
Delegates convened the Constitutional Convention to establish a better government and update ideas found in the Articles of Confederation. A growing population as well as lack of control over changing territories were major factors in choosing to meet in 1787.
There were no records kept of the Constitutional Convention because the delegates decided it could be an inhibiting factor. They wanted a free exchange of ideas because they thought it would produce the best blueprint for the new country.
had similar ideas about the new government
Had similar ideas about the new government.
Had similar ideas about the new government.
The Constitutional Convention exceeded its authority in writing a new Constitution and it was feared that if deliberations on a new Constitution were to be found out, the Convention would be dissolved. The Convention was supposed to work out amendments to the Articles of Confederation that would keep that document in effect but improve on its inherent weaknesses. It was soon apparent to the delegates that saving the Articles of Confederation by amendment was hopeless, so they began to create a new form of government entirely. This was a task, the delegates had no authority to do.
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had similar ideas about the new government
The reason why the framers kept the proceedings of the Philadelphia convention a secret is because they feared that if people knew about their arguments they would not except the new constitution. Also if people new about their discussions they would not feel as free to discuss their ideas.
Stupidly you have not defined which delegates to what in your question. This makes it impossible to answer.
Yes, James Madison is widely regarded as the intellectual leader of the Constitutional Convention. He played a key role in shaping the convention's agenda, contributing to the drafting of the Virginia Plan, and playing an active role in the debates and discussions. Madison's ideas and proposals formed the basis for much of the final Constitution of the United States.