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Why did delegates Gerry and Mason oppose the new Constitution and refuse to sign it?
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Which delegates wouldn't sign the constitution?
Elbridge Gerry, ect
Names of delegates who refused to sign the U.S. constitution in Sept 17?
Three--Randolph and Mason, of Virginia, and Gerry, of Massachusetts--refused to sign.
What are the names of the persons from Massachusetts who signed the US Constitution?
Nathaniel Gorham and Rufus King signed the Constitution. Elbridge Gerry and Caleb Strong, also delegates from Massachusetts, abstained from signing.
Who are the three state delegates?
The three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution of the United States were George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, and Edmund Rudolph. They refused to sign because they believed that the Constitution did not protect the rights of the individuals enough and that the government would be able to run unchecked.
How many individuals signed in the Constitution?
The Constitution was finished on September 12, 1787. Of the 55 delegates, 42 attended most of the meetings, and 39 delegates (and the attesting secretary) actually signed the Constitution. Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts refused to sign, due in part to the lack of a bill of rights.
Why did john lansing jr not sign the constitution?
Actually, He did sign it. The only delegates that did not sign it were Edmund J. Randolph (VA) , George Mason (VA) , and Elbridge Gerry (MA).
What are three delegated?
The three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution of the United States were George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, and Edmund Rudolph. They refused to sign because they believed that the Constitution did not protect the rights of the individuals enough and that the government would be able to run unchecked.
How many people signed the constitutional?
Of the 55 delegates, 42 attended most of the meetings, and 39 delegates (and the attesting secretary) actually signed the Constitution. Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts refused to sign, due in part to the lack of a bill of rights.
Who was the old grumbletonian at the Constitution convention?
Elbridge Gerry
Why didn't George Mason Elbridge Gerry and Edmund Randolph sign the Constitution?
Mason refused to sign the Constitution because he believed a central govt. would not represent the states well enough. He believed this was leading America down the road similar to monarchies, and other governments similar to that. Gerry's reason of refusal to sign the Constitution was similar to Mason's. Gerry believed that the peoples opinions and states rights would not be protected with a central government. Randolph however had different reasons for refusal but still similar in a sense. He and six other delegates introduced the Virginia Plan. Which basically put limitations on the government. He believed the Constitution and the Virginia Plan clashed with each other. Basically all three delegates wanted less power to the central govt. Which is similar to the current views of the Republican Party.
How many delegates wrote the Constitution?
The Constitution was finished on September 12, 1787. Of the 55 delegates, 42 attended most of the meetings, and 39 delegates (and the attesting secretary) actually signed the Constitution. Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts refused to sign, due in part to the lack of a bill of rights.(See the Related questions for the list of those who did and didn't sign.)
Why did some delegates refuse to sign the constitution?
Elbridge Gerry, George Mason, Edmund RandolphThree delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (1787) refused to sign:Elbridge Gerry (MA)George Mason (VA)Edmund Randolph (VA)Other delegates who were only there for portions of the summer were also not "Signers". People like Robert Yates and John Lansing from NY, for example.
