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At the Constitutional Convention, George Washington was elected president. The convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
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What was one of the delegates first actions at the constitutional?
Elect a president of the Convention. A +LS
What was the first thing the delegates did at the Constitutional Convention?
The Convention chose George Washington to preside over the meetings.
At the Constitutional Convention who did the delegates agree should elect the president?
George Washington
What did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention do to end the debate about how to elect the President?
They decided to let Congress elect the President.
Which was a method of choosing the president that was proposed at the constitutional convention but was rejected by a majority of the delegates?
Congress would elect them.
Why is a caucus important?
elect delegates to state nominating convention
Why is caucus important?
elect delegates to state nominating convention
What are delegates and how are they selected?
they are voted in by the people of your state.
What is the importance of the word caucus?
elect delegates to state nominating convention
What is the delegates main job at the national convention before nominating the parties candidate for president what is the delegates main job at the national convention?
To close it
Why did the delegates elect Washington as president of the convention?
Delegates elected George Washington as president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 due to his immense credibility and leadership experience, having served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His presence lent legitimacy to the proceedings and helped unify the delegates, who held differing views on the structure of the new government. Washington’s character and reputation for integrity also inspired confidence that he would guide the convention impartially and effectively.
What decisions did the delegates reach in the first days of the convention?
George Washington was voted president of the convention
