Rhode Island state didn't send delegates to the convention
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Rhode Island did not send 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.
Rhode Island was the only state that didn't send delegates to the Constitutional Convention. It was also the last state to ratify the Constitution.
188 delegates total, with 30 of them uncommitted.