the didnt want the convention to create a more executive government
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.
the didnt want the convention to create a more executive government
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 did not send any representatives to philadelphia
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
Annapolls Convention
The debates and compromises that went into creating the U.S. Constitution were done at a constitutional convention to which Rhode Island refused to send delegates.
The debates and compromises that went into creating the U.S. Constitution were done at a constitutional convention to which Rhode Island refused to send delegates.
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional 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.