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Richard Henry Lee's absence from the Constitutional Convention was an act of protest. He was strongly opposed to the US Constitution, believing that the federal government it created was too powerful.

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Which Virginia delegate did not attend the constitutional convention?

Patrick Henry


Who did not attend the Constitutional Convention?

Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.


Which important men missed the Constitutional Convention?

The original states, except Rhode Island, collectively appointed 70 individuals to the Constitutional Convention, but a number did not accept or could not attend. Those who did not attend included Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Samuel Adams and, John Hancock.


What Virginia representative refused to attend the constitutional convention?

Patrick Henry refused to attend. He said he 'smelt a rat' at the Convention.


Who was the Virginia representative who refused to attend the Constitutional Convention?

Patrick Henry


Virginia representative who refused to attend the constitutional convention?

Patrick Henry


Although elected as a delagate opposed the Constitutional Convention and did not attend?

Patrick Henry


Who opposed the constitutional convention and did not attend although he was elected as a delegate?

Patrick Henry


Which delegate to the constitutional convention did not attend because he smelled a rat?

Patrick Henry


Why did Patrick Henry say he smelled a rat?

He didn't want to attend the constitutional convention.


Who chose not to attend the Constitutional Convention?

Rhode Island, because they opposed a stronger central government and chose not to attend the Constitutional Convention. Also Patrick Henry.


Which two intellectuals didnt attend the constitutional convention?

Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Also, Rhode Islands delegates did not attend.