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Were there any female delegates at the constitutional convention?
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∙ 10y ago
Women did not have the right to vote nationally in the United States until the ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. Susan B. Anthony, Julia Ward Howe, Carrie Chapman Catt and the many other women suffragettes made this a reality.
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Forest Reese
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∙ 13y agoThe Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia on 25 May 1787. A total of 55 delegates representing 12 states attended the Convention. Rhode Island was the only state not to send a representative.
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No, there were not any female delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia, PA. The delegates were elected to the Convention by their respective state legislatures, which were all-male at the time, though not by federal law. "Clara Cressingham, Carrie C. Holly and Frances S. Klock, elected in 1894 to the Colorado State House of Representatives," were the first females to hold state office; Jeannette Rankin was the first woman to hold federal office, elected in 1916 four years before the passing of the 19th Amendment (Wikipedia). Though it is counter-intuitive, state laws regulating the holding of office and voting laws are not closely coupled through American history. The new Constitution drafted at the 1787 Convention, inspired by defense of women's suffrage in New Jersey and against strong pressure to constrain voting to males (among other proposed restrictions), left voting eligibility up to the states. The delegates to the Constitutional Convention in favor of universal women's suffrage were convinced that it would eventually spread from New Jersey to the rest of the Union (The Epoch Times; Natelson).
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∙ 13y agoNone. The delegates were all men.
However, a woman was present to do the cleaning.
This was a very important job.
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∙ 13y agoI'm not sure how many participated but 55 men attended to the Constitutional Convention.
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∙ 14y agoNone. Women didn't have any rights or a say in how the government was formed.
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What state sent the least delegates to the constitutional convention?
During the American Constitutional Convention that formally began its proceedings in 1787, the smallest state (in terms of land-area) represented was Delaware. Rhode Island, the smallest state of the 'Original 13,' declined to send delegates to the Convention.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 2010?
There was no constitutional convention in 2010 or at any other time since the US Constitution was ratified.
How many delegates were originally selected to the Constitutional Convention?
The final delegate selection to the U.S. Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention, at the time) from the 13 states totaled 55. By state: * 8 from Virginia * 4 from New Jersey * 8 from Pennsylvania * 5 from North Carolina * 5 from Delaware * 4 from Georgia * 3 from New York * 4 from South Carolina * 4 from Massachusetts * 3 from Connecticut * 5 from Maryland * 2 from New Hampshire * 0 from Rhode Island Originally, different delegates were selected by Virginia, but three refused. Rhode Island declined to send any delegates. When the "Grand Convention" convened in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, most delegates hadn't arrived. By the 25th, however, there was a quorum, of 7 states, represented, and the convention began. Many delegates arrived weeks or months late, and others left early before the final voting. When the final version of a new Constitution was submitted for signing, on September 17, 39 men put their pens to the document.
How many delegates showed up to the first convention in philadalphia?
55 delegates attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. 2 from New Hampshire. 3 sent each from New York, and Connecticut. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and North Carolina each sent 5. Georgia, Massachusetts, and South Carolina each sent 4. Pennsylvania sent 8, and Virginia sent 7. Rhode Island refused to send any delegates, and Patrick Henry refused to attend stating he "smelled a rat in Philadelphia, tending toward the monarchy."
What challenges did George Washington face as the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
Washington said nothing in the four months of the convention and it is only in his diary after the constitution was written that he expresses any thoughts on the subject.
How many deligates attended the constitutional convention?
Of the originally appointed 70, only 55 delegates from 12 of the 13 original states attended the historical Constitutional Convention. Rhode Island did not send any delegates.
What state sent the least delegates to the constitutional convention?
During the American Constitutional Convention that formally began its proceedings in 1787, the smallest state (in terms of land-area) represented was Delaware. Rhode Island, the smallest state of the 'Original 13,' declined to send delegates to the Convention.
Were any of the convention delegates federalists?
no, there were not any delegates that were federalists
Were there any delegates that never attended the constitutional convention?
i don't know who signed it and who didnt sign it that's y im asking
How many states were there at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
12 states went to the Constitutional Convention (also known as the Federal Convention, the Philadelphia Convention, the First Constitutional Convention, and the Constitutional Convention of 1787). Rhode Island didn't send delegates because it opposed any revision of the Articles of Confederation and it did not believe the national government had the right to interfere in the affairs of a state.All the states expect Rhode Island were represented at the constitutional convention. Because it had been self governed for over 140 years. And the state was reluctant to give up power to a central government.
Which state was not at the constitution conventions?
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Who was the oldest delegate at the convention?
Benjamin Franklin, from Pennsylvania, was born in 1706. At 81 during the Convention, he was the oldest delegate. Incidently, Rhode Island did not send any delegates to the Convention, hence the nickname "Rogue's Island," by many of the bitter colonies. For more info on the delegates' boigraphies,
What states attended the constitutional convention of 1787?
Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, New Jersey, and Georgia all sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Rhode Island objected to any amendment of the Articles of Confederation and believed that the government should stay out of rights and powers belonging to the states, so Rhode Island did not send any delegates to the Convention.
Was there any disagreements at the constitutional convention?
yes
Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 2010?
There was no constitutional convention in 2010 or at any other time since the US Constitution was ratified.
What were the key rules at the Constitutional Convention?
The 2 most important rules of the Constitutional Convention were that the discussions would be kept secret and that delegates could reopen any issue for later debate. These rules facilitated relatively free and open discussion.
Where any of the founding fathers at any point in disagreement with what was being decided?
If by founding fathers you mean delegates to the Constitutional Convention then the answer is yes. there was a great deal of vigorous debate over what form the new government should take and everybody had to compromise on something. Ultimately only thirty nine of the delegates actually signed the Constitution. Michael Montagne
