One notable delegate to the Constitutional Convention who did not support the new Constitution was Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts. He was concerned that the proposed framework favored a strong central government at the expense of states' rights and individual liberties. Gerry ultimately refused to sign the Constitution, believing it lacked sufficient protections for personal freedoms and did not adequately represent the interests of smaller states. His opposition highlighted the contentious debates surrounding federalism and individual rights during the creation of the Constitution.
Constitution meetings
September 17, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelpia.
Delegates wrote the United States Constitution (APEX)
Convention.
Philadelphia
The US Constitution was written in 1787 by a Constitutional Convention of 55 delegates, meeting in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787. It ended on September 17.James Madison and other 56 delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in May 1787.
There were 55 delegates that were suppose to attend the Constitutional Convention. This convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
The Constitutional Convention also called Philadelphia Convention has 55 delegates. The convention was from May 25 until September 17, 1787.
September 17, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelpia.
The delegates of the Constitutional Convention added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution as a compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists to ensure ratification. This limited the power of the federal government and solidified power for the states.