Table of Contents
- 1 What did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention do?
- 2 What did most delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed that?
- 3 What was the role of James Madison at the Constitutional Convention?
- 4 Who were some of the most important delegates at the convention?
- 5 What did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention believe?
- 6 What was the state that did not participate in the Constitutional Convention?
What did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention do?
A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1787. Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country’s problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution.
What did most delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed that?
Terms in this set (26) Most delegates to the Continental Congress agreed that the new nation needed a REPUBLICAN form of government. In the debate between “large” and “small” states, the large states were those with the most LAND AREA. The Constitution calls for the president to be elected by a vote of THE PEOPLE.
What was the role of James Madison at the Constitutional Convention?
Madison is best remembered for his critical role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where he presented the Virginia Plan to the assembled delegates in Philadelphia and oversaw the difficult process of negotiation and compromise that led to the drafting of the final Constitution.
Who were the delegates of the Constitution?
A total of 39 delegates signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787….Sections.
| Name | State |
|---|---|
| PINCKNEY, Charles | SC |
| RUTLEDGE, John | SC |
| MADISON, James, Jr. | VA |
| WASHINGTON, George (President of the Federal Convention) | VA |
How did delegates get to the Constitutional Convention?
All the states except Rhode Island responded to an invitation issued by the Annapolis Convention of 1786 to send delegates. Of the 74 deputies chosen by the state legislatures, only 55 took part in the proceedings; of these, 39 signed the Constitution.
Who were some of the most important delegates at the convention?
6 Key Players At The Constitutional Convention
- George Washington. Portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart.
- James Madison. James Madison by John Vanderlyn (White House Historical Association)
- George Mason. Portrait of George Mason by John Hesselius (Wikimedia)
- Roger Sherman.
- William Paterson.
- James Wilson.
What did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention believe?
They issued their own currencies and even levied taxes on each other’s goods when they passed over state lines. Delegates like Washington, Madison, and Hamilton believed that promoting the free flow of commerce across state lines and nationalizing the economy would lead to America’s becoming an economic powerhouse.
What was the state that did not participate in the Constitutional Convention?
Twelve of the 13 original states participated by sending delegates to the Constitutional Convention. The only state that did not participate was Rhode Island. They were against the idea of a stronger federal government. Further, New Hampshire delegates did not reach Philadelphia and participate until July 1787.
How many people were appointed to the Constitutional Convention?
Photo courtesy of Independence National Historical Park. The original states, except Rhode Island, collectively appointed 70 individuals to the Constitutional Convention, but a number did not accept or could not attend.
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country’s problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution. George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention.
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