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At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the state delegates decided not to allow the direct election of senators, opting instead for their selection by state legislatures. Additionally, they chose not to abolish slavery, allowing it to persist in the new Constitution. These decisions reflected compromises made to ensure the participation of diverse states and interests in the new government.
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How were delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
They were appointed by state legislatures.
How were the delegates to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
by the number of delegates for each state by the number of delegates for each state
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.
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 recommended the document be ratified by?
the state legislatures
Where did the state delegates meet for the constitutional convention?
Constitution meetings
What state house did the delegates meet at for the constitutional convention?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA
Which state refused to go to the continental congress in 1787?
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Which state was not represented at 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.
Which state was not represented at 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.
The meeting of the delegates from each state was called the what?
There were three meetings of colonial delegates. The First and Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
Who were the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
To see the delegates by state : http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marryff.html Richard Ellis
What delegates from every state except which of one was met at the constitutional convention in 1787?
Rhode Island
