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Rhode Island's leaders did not want a national government interfering in its affairs and opposed the creation of a strong, central government.
A Rhode Island delegate quoted, "I will not have anything to do with revising the Articles of Confederation. They are fine as they are. Rhode Island won't be bossed about by its larger, more populous neighbors."
Rhode Island feared of Constitutional Convention's newly proposed system that would be detrimental to Rhode Island's economy.
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How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia PA?
There were 55 and Rhode Island did not send a delegation.
Which state didnt send delegates to the convention?
Rhode Island state didn't send delegates to the convention
Only state not to attend the constitutional convention?
Rhode island
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.
Who is not at the Philadelphia convention in 1787?
rhode island
Who was not represent at the constitutional convention?
Rhode Island
What are the name of the only colony not in attendance during the Philadelphia Convention?
The only colony not in attendance during the Philadelphia Convention was Rhode Island.
Which state refused to go to the continental congress in 1787?
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
What state was not in attendance when the constitution was finally sighed?
Rhode Island did not send anyone to the constitutional Convention
Rhode Island refused a call for a what?
constitutional convention
What state was missing from the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island.
Who didn't attend the Constitution Convention?
Rhode Island
