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Which two intellectuals didnt attend the constitutional convention?
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Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Also, Rhode Islands delegates did not attend.
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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.
Which of the 13 colonies didnt send someone the the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Rhode Island
What people or groups didnt participate in the constitutional convention?
African Americans (slaves), women and Native Americans
Was Caleb Strong at the constitutional convention?
Strong was at the convention but missed part of it and didnt sign because he was called back home. Someone in his family had an illness
What did the founding fathers hope to achieve as they assembled for the constitutional convention?
a strong government.
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.
Which of the 13 colonies didnt send someone the the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
Rhode Island
What people or groups didnt participate in the constitutional convention?
African Americans (slaves), women and Native Americans
Was Caleb Strong at the constitutional convention?
Strong was at the convention but missed part of it and didnt sign because he was called back home. Someone in his family had an illness
What did the founding fathers hope to achieve as they assembled for the constitutional convention?
a strong government.
What was the main concern at the Constitutional Convention about allowing Congress to directly elect the President?
lack of knowledge of the candidates because they didnt have technology
Were there any delegates that never attended the constitutional convention?
i don't know who signed it and who didnt sign it that's y im asking
Why did John Hancock not attend the Constitutional convention?
In 1775, Hancock was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress. As the presiding officer, he was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. After signing the document in an clearly identifiable fashion, he said, "The British ministry can read that name without spectacles; let them double their reward."
What was the most controversial issue at the Constitutional Convention?
not everyone agreed on it and others wanted it others didnt and they got judged cuz of their thoughts
How many states were there at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
12 states went to the Constitutional Convention (also known as the Federal Convention, the Philadelphia Convention, the First Constitutional Convention, and the Constitutional Convention of 1787). Rhode Island didn't send delegates because it opposed any revision of the Articles of Confederation and it did not believe the national government had the right to interfere in the affairs of a state.All the states expect Rhode Island were represented at the constitutional convention. Because it had been self governed for over 140 years. And the state was reluctant to give up power to a central government.
Why didnt rode island send delegates to the philadelphia convention?
the didnt want the convention to create a more executive government
Why did the Philadelphia Convention impose a rule of secrecy?
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was kept secret from the public to prevent interference. Details were finally released to the public in 1840.
