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Only the state of Rhode Island (State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations) refused to send a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention (later called the Constitutional Convention) because they believed the Convention was really a conspiracy to overthrow the established government. Patrick Henry would have been a delegate from Rhode Island, if they'd chosen to participate.
Of the 74 delegates invited, 55 actually attended. A few of the nation's most prominent leaders, such as Thomas Jefferson and John Jay, were absent because they were on diplomatic missions in Europe.
Aside from Rhode Island's total boycott of the Constitutional Convention, none of the States withdrew completely, but several delegates from Maryland and New York walked out before the Convention ended. Each state had at least one remaining delegate who signed the Constitution, however.
Maryland delegate Luther Martin, who had been instrumental in arguing for the smaller states' rights, and John Mercer, who opposed the Constitution entirely, walked out of the Convention before it closed. Three other Maryland delegates, James McHenry, Daniel Carroll, and Daniel Jenifer signed.
New York Delegates John Lansing, Jr., and Robert Yates left the Convention because the Articles of Confederation were discarded, rather than amended. The remaining New York delegate, Alexander Hamilton, signed the Constitution.
Rhode Island was the only state unrepresented in the writing of the Constitution. But New York was also represented by only one signatory, Alexander Hamilton, after its other two delegates left early.
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Was Pennsylvania a large state during the Constitutional Convention?
no
What state was missing from the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island.
State not represented at Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. They feared the idea of a strong federal government.
In which building was the Constitutional Convention held?
The building in which the Constitutional Convention was held is what was then known as the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The name was later changed to Independence Hall.
Where is the locatoin of the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention, also known as the Philadelphia Convention was taken place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What was the name of the state that did not attended the constitutional convention?
Rhode Island did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
How were representatives to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
By the legislatures of the different state. Each state government chose their representatives to the Constitutional Convention
Which state held the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention was held in the Pennsylvania State House, which is now known as Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What group was responsible for the creation of the us government?
The Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention met in what State?
Pennsylvania.
What was the First state to have a constitutional convention?
Massachusetts
Why did Virginia call for a constitutional convention in 1829?
Virginia called for a constitutional convention in 1829 to revise the state's framework of government.
Was Pennsylvania a large state during the Constitutional Convention?
no
What state was missing from the Constitutional Convention?
Rhode Island.
House where the Constitutional Convention took place?
State
How were delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
They were appointed by state legislatures.
Which state was the most southern state during the Constitutional Convention?
Georgia
