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How many of the states sent delegates to Philadelphia?
12
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which state did not?
rhode island
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in all how many delegates were chosen to attend? How many actually attended the convention?
74/55
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which state legislature, controlled by soft money forces, and helped by inflation was against a stronger central government?
Rhode Island
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which delegation did not reach Philadelphia until late July even though the convention began on May 25?
new Hampshire
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the delegates were referred to as what?
group or framers
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name 2 delegates that went on to become presidents.
James Madison and George Washington
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name a delegate that became the first secretary of the treasury.
Alexander Hamilton
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how many had signed the declaration of independence?
8
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what was the average age of the delegates?
42
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nearly half of the delegates were in their______.
30s
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which delegate was the oldest?
benjamin franklin
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which patriot said he "smelt a rat" and refused to attend?
Patrick Henry
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name 4 famous Americans that were not in attendance.
Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Thomas jefferson, John hancock
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who was the president of the convention
George Washington
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each state delegation was to have how many votes
1
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what would carry a proposal
majority
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who was the secretary that kept the conventions journal
William Jackson
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most of what is known of the work of the convention came from what
James Madison's notes
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who is regarded as the father of the constitution
James Madison
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the framers met on _____ of the 116 days
89
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the Philadelphia convention was called for what reason? However, what did the delegates realize they were there for
Recommend revisions in the articles of confederation/ create a new government
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no state had more to do with the calling of the convention than?
Virginia
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complete the following proposal put forth by Edmond Randolph of Virginia: resolved that a _____________________________________.
national government ought to be established consisting of a supreme legislative, executive, and judiciary
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on may 29, the Virginia plan was put forth. It was primarily the work of who
James Madison
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what did the virginis plan in the end call for?
the creation of a national government with expanded powers and the powers to enforce its decisions
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who was the conventions most outspoken champion for a stronger central government
Alexander Hamilton
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which plan would call for a federal executive of more than one person
new jersey plan
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the two major plans centered on what question?
how should the states be represented in congress
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