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What state sent the least delegates to the constitutional convention?
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∙ 15y ago
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.
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∙ 15y agoThe state that sent the least amount of delegates to the Constitutional Convention was Rhode Island because they didn't send any at all.
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Which state refused to go to the continental congress in 1787?
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Where did the state delegates meet for the constitutional convention?
Constitution meetings
The meeting of the delegates from each state was called the what?
There were three meetings of colonial delegates. The First and Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
What was the the name of the states that did not attend the constitution?
Rhode Island was the only state that didn't send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. It was also the last state to ratify the Constitution.
When and where did the constitutional convention meet?
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.
How were delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
They were appointed by state legislatures.
How were the delegates to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
by the number of delegates for each state by the number of delegates for each state
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 recommended the document be ratified by?
the state legislatures
Which state refused to go to the continental congress in 1787?
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
What state house did the delegates meet at for the constitutional convention?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
Where did the state delegates meet for the constitutional convention?
Constitution meetings
Which state was not represented at 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.
Which state was not represented at 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.
Who were the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
To see the delegates by state : http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marryff.html Richard Ellis
The meeting of the delegates from each state was called the what?
There were three meetings of colonial delegates. The First and Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
What delegates from every state except which of one was met at the constitutional convention in 1787?
Rhode Island
Who appointed the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention?
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.
