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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.
He was the offical note taker for the convention and kept complete notes of what happened. He also added ideas to the process.
If you will do a Google search for "Abraham Baldwin" you will find a number of biographical essays which describe his contributions to the Constitutional Convention. Michael Montagne
James Madison wrote everyone said at the Constitutional Convention (Except for when Patrick Henry spoke, James Madison really thought that Patrick Henry just wanted to hear himself talk). He is sometimes referred to as the "Father of the Constitution". He also came up with some ideas. James Madison even showed up 11 days early at Philadelphia.
European Enlightenment
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daniel shays
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Whether or not we should go to war with the British
James Monroe wrote every word and is called the "father of the constitution."
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was the constitution. It was written in 1787,but the authors were inspired by many other documents and ideas that preceded this time period.
James Madison's contribution to American democracy was to write the model that later was used to write to the constitution. He listened to everyone's ideas at the convention and then put all the ideas into writing.
Montesquieu was the most quoted philosopher in the Constitutional Convention. He felt that the best way to protect liberty was to divide the various functions and powers of government into three branches.