Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
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Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With the exception of Rhode Island, it was the original states, collectively, that chose the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Several prominent Founding Fathers were not able to attend, such as Thomas Jefferson.
i believe seven had been governors of their states
Alexander Hamilton was one of three delegates from New York.
They were appointed by state legislatures.
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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.
the state legislatures
Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed to the Connecticut Compromise. The compromise stated that representation in the House would be proportional based on population, and that each state would be represented equally in the Senate.
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Constitution meetings
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia from May to September of 1787. Delegates from the different colonies came here to discuss the problems facing the government of the United States. From this convention, the U.S. Constitution emerged and was adopted.
To see the delegates by state : http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marryff.html Richard Ellis