Constitutional Convention (1787) Flashcards
1
Q
Who attended the Constitutional Convention?
A
55 representatives of 12 states
Average age of 42
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin
1
Q
The purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to…
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…revise the Articles of Confederation to give the federal govt more power than states
2
Q
Who was absent in the Constitutional Convention
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Thomas Jefferson (Ambassador to Paris), John Adams (Ambassador to Great Britian), Patrick Henry, Rhode Island (didn’t send representatives)
3
Q
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
4
Q
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers
A
Explain to the colonies why the federal govt needs more power, since they’re afraid of a new king
