Very good question! The period from 1783 when we received independence from Britain, was the worst period in American history - before or since! We were bankrupt, no borrowing credit, war-torn cities, heavy debt, states charging other states for commerce, states negotiating their own deals with foreign nations, etc.
Two terrific books tell the story very well. The best is "One Nation Under Debt" by Robert E. Wright. Another one is "The Peril's of Peace" by Thomas Fleming
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
By the legislatures of the different state. Each state government chose their representatives to the Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention was held in the Pennsylvania State House, which is now known as Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts
Virginia called for a constitutional convention in 1829 to revise the state's framework of government.
no
Rhode Island.
State
They were appointed by state legislatures.
Georgia
False. The only state that didn't send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was Rhode Island.