Because it might be considered that he had a political motive.
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.
There were 55 delegates that were suppose to attend the Constitutional Convention. This convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
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Rhode Island, because they opposed a stronger central government and chose not to attend the Constitutional Convention. Also Patrick Henry.
fiftyfive delegates were at the constitutional convention
George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin was eager to have George Washington attend the Constitutional Convention because Franklin planned to nominate Washington for presidency there. The nomination, however, was put forth by the Pennsylvania delegation first.
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.
he did not attend the Constitutional Convention!
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
Yes, Benjamin Franklin did attend the Constitutional Convention.
It proved that the Articles of Confederation wasn't effective. Also it persuaded George Washington to attend the Constitutional Convention. Kindly check the related links section for further information.
There were 55 delegates that were suppose to attend the Constitutional Convention. This convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
While George Washington did indeed attend the Constitutional Convention he did not direct the Constitution's development. He was a non-partisan with no strong political agenda. James Madison is considered the primary author, though many of the delegates made significant contributions.
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