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Why was the Constitutional Convention needed when the nation already had the Articles of Confederation?
The reason was to "federalize" the separate colonies - in an effort to unite them against their common foe - the King of England.
The Articles were created by the chosen representatives of the states in the Second Continental Congress out of a perceived need to have "a plan of confederacy for securing the freedom, sovereignty, and independence of the United States."
This plan, flushed out, created the Central Government of America - though it was weaker than the Federal Government created by the Constitution (which was less of a "new" document than a re-drafting of the Articles of Confederation securing more rights to the states and better defining the proper role of the Federal Government - which has been all but forgotten).
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Did delegates to the constitutional convention fear being charged with treason?
Not at the point of the Constitutional Convention since America had already broken away.The delegates at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence thought about that very thing every day.
Why did Madison want to abolish the articles on confederation?
The Articles of Confederation actually confirmed the weak, decentralized system of government already in operation.
What did Benjamin Franklin think of the constitution?
Considering he was one of the delegates (probably the senior delegate since he was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention 1787), he was extremely supportive. He spoke and wrote to both the his fellow delegates and the public to support the new governing document meant to replace the dysfunctional Articles of Confederation. There are multiple authoritative books on Franklin, his life and career. There are also many well researched academic volumes on the Constitutional Convention, its delegates and the ratification process. Check with your local Librarian for further information.
How many states participated in the Constitutional convention and who did not?
12 of the 13 states sent delegations to what became the Constitutional Convention. Rhode island did not send anyone, likely because of misgivings about the representation to be given to smaller states. Rhode Island only ratified the Constitution in 1790 after the Bill of Rights had already been passed and submitted.
What challenges did Constitutional Convention delegates face?
The debate between the north and south about slaves as voters.
Why did the constitutional convention decide the needed a document to replace the articles of confederation?
The US did not have an actual national government under the Articles, which retained the sovereignty of the states and required them to cooperate in practically every aspect. This was always difficult and sometimes impossible. There was no executive except the President of Congress, no standing military, and no unified system of courts. The framers decided that the nation needed a stronger unifying force, and the weaknesses of the Articles had already vexed them for more than 7 years.
Did delegates to the constitutional convention fear being charged with treason?
Not at the point of the Constitutional Convention since America had already broken away.The delegates at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence thought about that very thing every day.
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.
The group must likely to approve the articles of confederation would be?
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Why did Madison want to abolish the articles on confederation?
The Articles of Confederation actually confirmed the weak, decentralized system of government already in operation.
What did Benjamin Franklin think of the constitution?
Considering he was one of the delegates (probably the senior delegate since he was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention 1787), he was extremely supportive. He spoke and wrote to both the his fellow delegates and the public to support the new governing document meant to replace the dysfunctional Articles of Confederation. There are multiple authoritative books on Franklin, his life and career. There are also many well researched academic volumes on the Constitutional Convention, its delegates and the ratification process. Check with your local Librarian for further information.
How many states participated in the Constitutional convention and who did not?
12 of the 13 states sent delegations to what became the Constitutional Convention. Rhode island did not send anyone, likely because of misgivings about the representation to be given to smaller states. Rhode Island only ratified the Constitution in 1790 after the Bill of Rights had already been passed and submitted.
What meeting took place may 1787?
Answer:American revolutionary war.Answer:While the American Revolutionary War is quite relevant and had already began, the Second Continental Congress began meeting on May 10th, 1775. In essense, the Second Continental Congress was a group of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that set out to manage the war effort following the battle of Lexington.
What challenges did Constitutional Convention delegates face?
The debate between the north and south about slaves as voters.
Why did one of the states refuse to send delgates to the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island's leaders did not want a national government interfering in its affairs and opposed the creation of a strong, central government. A Rhode Island delegate quoted, "I will not have anything to do with revising the Articles of Confederation. They are fine as they are. Rhode Island won't be bossed about by its larger, more populous neighbors." Rhode Island feared of Constitutional Convention's newly proposed system that would be detrimental to Rhode Island's economy.
Should gay people receive constitutional rights?
Gays already have constitutional rights. They are fighting for equal rights.
What event happened that made people think the Articles of Confederation needed to be changed?
The US did not have an actual national government under the Articles, which retained the sovereignty of the states and required them to cooperate in practically every aspect. This was always difficult and sometimes impossible. There was no executive except the President of Congress, no standing military, and no unified system of courts. The framers decided that the nation needed a stronger unifying force, and the weaknesses of the Articles had already vexed them for more than 7 years.
