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The answer above is correct but could be improved by adding that the State of Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention because IRS leaders opposed a stronger central government.
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LaoJohn Adams and Thomas Jefferson are two examples of prominent Founding Fathers who did not attend the Constitutional Convention. Jefferson and Adams were serving as ambassadors at the time, to Paris and London, respectively.
Thomas jefferson, Patrick Henery, John Adams, Thomas Paine, along with many more.
The State of Rhode Island didn't sent any delegates because the didn't waunt a stronger central government. My guese is that they liked gaining the extra money from the taxes off of imported good from other states. Before the Constitution of the United States was made each state was run like it was its own government. This was one of the ideas that the delegates "tossed around" was that each state would be governed like it own country and then if and out side forse were to attack one of the states they would all act as one in order to defend them selves. Doesn't this sound like ancient China to any body?
Rhode Island (which was also the very last to finally, and grudgingly, ratify the Constitution).
Explanation: the legislature of Rhode Island had recently been taken over by the "Country Party" (mostly farmers & debtors, similar to those who had participated in Shays's Rebellion and similar movements in other states), a group with very different views from those calling for a new Constitution. In particular, this party was not eager to give more power to a federal government, esp. in the area of monetary policy (who could print money).
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How many delegates were supposed to attend the Constitutional Convention?
There were 55 delegates that were suppose to attend the Constitutional Convention. This convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
What was the meeting in Philadelphia in may of 1787?
The Constitutional Convention, where the modern day Constitution for the United States was written.
When was the Constitutional Convention held?
The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787 and ended on September 17.The Constitutional Convention is also known as the Federal Convention, the Philadelphia Convention, and the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Where did the great compromise take place?
The Great Compromise of 1787 took place at Philadelphia. The representative and the senators boarded a plane to Philadelphia to attend the Constitutional Convention.
Were did the delegates of the states meet in Philadelphia for the constitutional debate?
The Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.
