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The representatives of the original 13 states sent to Philadelphia for the U.S. Constitutional Convention (originally "Philadelphia Convention") are called delegates. The resolution calling for delegates to the Convention was issued by the Continental Congress on February 21, 1787: "... it is expedient that on the second Monday in May next a Convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several States be held at Philladelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation...."
Although a total of 70 delegates were appointed by the States, 55 ended up attending (none came from Rhode Island), and but 39 actually signed the final document.
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention are often referred to as the "Framers of the Constitution." Another name used is "Founding Fathers", however this is not as technically correct as "Framers", because several men who worked to achieve independence in the first place did not attend the Constitutional Convention. For example, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, John Hancock and Patrick Henry did not attend the Constititutional Convention. In addition, the Rhose Island delegates to the Second Continental Congress which adopted the Declaration of Independence would be considered Founding Fathers, yet Rhode Island sent no delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
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What plan for the Constitutional Convention was bicameral?
The Constitutional Convention?
The constitutional convention met in the city of?
The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia.
Number of states represented the Constitutional convention?
there were 12 states that were represented in the constitutional convention
Was there harmony in the Constitutional Convention?
No.
How was the three fifths Compromise related to the Constitutional Convention?
the three fifths compromise was discussed during the constitutional convention
Which men were participants at the Constitutional Convention Except?
abraham lincoln my dad
Was James Madison at the constitutional convention?
Yes, indeed. He was one of the principal participants.
All of the following would accurately describe all or some of the participants at the Constitutional convention?
c
What group was responsible for the creation of the us government?
The Constitutional Convention
What was the names of the constitutional convention that was called to address the problems that the US faced under the articles of confederation?
The name of the constitutional convention called to address problems faced by the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation was just that - the Constitutional Convention. Participants included George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and others.
What men were participants at the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and 51 other delegates
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.
What was the meeting in Philadelphia in may of 1787?
The Constitutional Convention, where the modern day Constitution for the United States was written.
What plan for the Constitutional Convention was bicameral?
The Constitutional Convention?
What was relationship between Annapolis convention and the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
What was the relationship between the Annapolis convention the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
The constitutional convention met in the city of?
The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia.
