Constitutional Convention Flashcards
How many delegates were at the constitutional convention?
There were 55 delegates there
Who was the president of the convention?
The president of the convention was George Washington
What were some reasons for the convention?
Federal government is too weak No president No Supreme Court No taxes No army
What was the purpose of the constitutional convention?
The purpose of the constitutional convention was to fix ( revise ) the articles of confederation.
Who was known as the “father” of the convention, and why were they called that?
James madison was known as the “father” of the convention because he was at the convention everyday and he took notes daily about everyday happenings.
Who were some important leaders who didn’t attend the constitutional convention and why didn’t they attend?
Some important leaders who didn’t come to the constitutional convention were Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and John Hancock. They didn’t attend because they feared a strong national government would endanger state rights.
What did Alexander Hamilton believe about the government?
He believed that there should be a strong national government
