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What was the location of the Grand Convention?

Grand Convention is a term sometimes used for the 1787 Constitutional Convention that met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


How many delegates were originally selected to the Constitutional Convention?

The final delegate selection to the U.S. Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention, at the time) from the 13 states totaled 55. By state: * 8 from Virginia * 4 from New Jersey * 8 from Pennsylvania * 5 from North Carolina * 5 from Delaware * 4 from Georgia * 3 from New York * 4 from South Carolina * 4 from Massachusetts * 3 from Connecticut * 5 from Maryland * 2 from New Hampshire * 0 from Rhode Island Originally, different delegates were selected by Virginia, but three refused. Rhode Island declined to send any delegates. When the "Grand Convention" convened in Philadelphia on May 14, 1787, most delegates hadn't arrived. By the 25th, however, there was a quorum, of 7 states, represented, and the convention began. Many delegates arrived weeks or months late, and others left early before the final voting. When the final version of a new Constitution was submitted for signing, on September 17, 39 men put their pens to the document.


What month did the Grand Convention begin?

The Grand Conventiion is alsoo known as the Constitutional Convntion, the Philadelphia Convention and the Federal Convention and began on 14 May 1787.


What was the purpose of the Grand Convention?

The purpose of the Grand Convention was to adress(solve) problems going on at that time.


Who were the key leaders at the grand convention?

tyler bloor and jack neale wre the key leaders ant the grand convention


What year did the grand convention begin?

The Grand Convention was another name for the Constitutional Convention, also referred to by many as the Philadelphia Convention. It took place in Philadelphia starting May 25, 1787 and ended on September 17, 1787.


In what year did the convention take place?

The Constitutional Convention was also called the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention. The convention was from May 25 until September 17, 1787.


Year grand convention was suggested?

1784


The year when the Grand Convention began?

1787


What place did the constitutional convention take place in?

The Constitutional Convention was also called the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention. The convention was from May 25 until September 17, 1787.


In what year did the Constitutional Convention occur?

The Constitutional Convention was also called the Philadelphia Convention or the Grand Convention. The convention was from May 25 until September 17, 1787.


What month did the convention begin?

The Grand Conventiion is alsoo known as the Constitutional Convntion, the Philadelphia Convention and the Federal Convention and began on 14 May 1787.