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What was the only state not represented at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
Rhode Island (The Providence Plantations of Rhode Island). The State's leaders refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention because they believed it was a conspiracy to overthrow the current government, which was operating under the Articles of Convention. Patrick Henry, who would have been their delegate, declared he "smelt a rat," and didn't want to participate in a project that threatened state sovereignty.
Rhode Island also became the last of the original states to ratify the Constitution, on May 29, 1790.
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Where did the state delegates meet for the constitutional convention?
Constitution meetings
What state sent the least delegates to the constitutional convention?
During the American Constitutional Convention that formally began its proceedings in 1787, the smallest state (in terms of land-area) represented was Delaware. Rhode Island, the smallest state of the 'Original 13,' declined to send delegates to the Convention.
Which state refused to go to the continental congress in 1787?
Rhode Island did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
When and where did the constitutional convention meet?
The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia from May to September of 1787. Delegates from the different colonies came here to discuss the problems facing the government of the United States. From this convention, the U.S. Constitution emerged and was adopted.
Which state did not attend the Philadelphia convention in 1787?
Rhode Island did not send anyone to the 1787 Philadelphia convention to represent their state.
