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Why did George Washington change his mind about attending the constitutional convention?
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∙ 12y ago
George Washington hesitated to go to the Constitutional Convention because he was suffering from Rheumatism, he had just lost his brother, he had to manage Mount Vernon, he doubted that the convention was going to accomplish very many things and he thought alot of other men with high stature were going to attend.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 12y agoWarning: I'm not 100% sure... A: It was because British Policy went to far.
It's the Shays's Rebellion that convinced George Washington to attend the constitutional convention in Philadelphia
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∙ 9y agoBritish strongholds in the Great Lakes
George Washington was convinced to attend the constitutional convention in Philadelphia because he didn't want his reputation tarnished for not going.Wiki User
∙ 12y agoGeorge Washington finally agreed to attend the convention because he was afraid if he didn't attend, people might think he had lost faith in the republican government.
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At first Washington did not want to change the Articles. What changed his mind?
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Who came out of retirement for the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Who was unanimously elected to lead the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington was elected to preside over and moderate the Constitutional Convention, in recognition of his work in the American Revolution and because of the fact that he was well known and respected by all.
Who did the delegates unanimously agree should preside over the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington George Washington
Who was unanimously elected president of the convention?
George Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention by unanimous vote. The Constitutional Convention opened in 1787 in Philadelphia.
What was George Washington's age during the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin was 81 during the convention.
Who was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention.
How old was George Washington at the beginning of the constitutional convention?
George Washington was 55 years old at the beginning of the Constitutional Convention. The convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
Who was President of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
George WashingtonGeorge Washington was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention (aka Philadelphia Convention) in 1787.
Was George Washington elected president for the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington was the president at the convention.
Who was elected the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington was elected leader of the Constitutional Convention.
Who was not a member of the constitutional convention?
George Washington
Leader of constitutional convention?
George Washington
Who was not elected to the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
Who was in charge of he constitutional convention?
George Washington
Who is . president of the constitutional convention?
George Washington!
Chairman of constitutional convention?
George Washington.
Who pre-sided over the constitutional convention?
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