To try to create a stronger central government
Thomas Paine declined the invitation to attend the Constitutional Convention. He did not believe in a strong central government that the new Constitution would enact.
Strengthen central government
A stronger central government was necessary to maintain order
Rhode Island did not want any part in the 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 central government needed addition power
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.
Rhode Island, because they opposed a stronger central government and chose not to attend the Constitutional Convention. Also Patrick Henry.
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
a strong central government was necessary to maintain order.
a strong central government was necessary to maintain order.