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Delegates would be free to change their minds as new information was presented
Madge Ledner
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∙ 12y agoBecause they didn't have the authority to make a change that big. They met only to revise the Articles of Confederation. At the convention every state showed up, except Rhode Island so they could make any legal changes, so they just decided to throw the Articles out and make a Constitution. Everyone at the convention agreed, so they got to work on it that same day. No men that were part of that convention was allowed to leave the room. It had to remain a secret!
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∙ 13y agoThe constitutional convention was held in secrecy because they knew that the states wouldn't let them make the decisions they were about to make under the articles of confederation. So there really would be no other possible way to help fix the national government, or the "loose alliance" so they had to hold it in secrecy. Also they wanted to be able to speak their minds without public pressure.
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∙ 13y agoDelegates would be free to change their minds as new information was presented
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Where is the locatoin of the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention, also known as the Philadelphia Convention was taken place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The most controversial issue at the Constitutional Convention was?
At the Constitutional Convention, the most significant disagreement dealt with the issue of representation in the legislature. The convention was held in 1787.
Who was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention.
Why did Madison and Hamilton call for constitutional convention?
Madison and Hamilton called for a constitutional convention because they wanted the Americans to get there rights.
State not represented at Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. They feared the idea of a strong federal government.
Were did the Constitutional Convention meet?
Philadelphia
When did the US Constitutional convention meet?
1787
Where did the first Constitutional Convention meet?
In Philadelphia
Did the Constitutional Convention meet in Philadelphia?
Yes
Where did the California Constitutional Convention meet?
somehow
Why did delegates meet at the Constitutional Convention?
Philadelphia
When and where the Constitutional Convention meet?
In Washington city
What city did the Constitutional Convention meet?
The US Constitutional Convention was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The year was 1787.
What building did the Constitutional Convention meet?
the white house
What group was responsible for the creation of the us government?
The Constitutional Convention
What city did the delegates for the constitutional convention meet?
Philadephia in May 1787
Why did the constitutional convention meet?
To try to create a stronger central government
