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.
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Constitution meetings
There were three meetings of colonial delegates. The First and Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
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.
The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia from May to September of 1787. Delegates from the different colonies came here to discuss the problems facing the government of the United States. From this convention, the U.S. Constitution emerged and was adopted.
They were appointed by state legislatures.
by the number of delegates for each state by the number of delegates for each state
the state legislatures
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
Constitution meetings
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.
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.
To see the delegates by state : http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marryff.html Richard Ellis
There were three meetings of colonial delegates. The First and Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
Rhode Island
With the exception of Rhode Island, it was the original states, collectively, that chose the delegates to attend the Constitutional Convention. Several prominent Founding Fathers were not able to attend, such as Thomas Jefferson.