Federalist
Federalsit:
-Alexander Hamilton
-Benjamin Franklin
-George Washington
-James Madison
-John Jay
-William Patterson
-John Dickinson
-Roger Sherman
-Alexander Hamilton
-Benjamin Franklin
-George Washington
-James Madison
-John Jay
-William Patterson
-John Dickinson
-Roger Sherman
Anti-Federalist
Anti-Federalsit:
-George Mason
-Edmund Randolph
-Patrick Henry
-Ellbridge Gerry
-Richard Henry Lee
-Patrick Henry
-Samuel Adams
-George Mason
-Edmund Randolph
-Patrick Henry
-Ellbridge Gerry
-Richard Henry Lee
-Patrick Henry
-Samuel Adams
Where was the Conference originally held?
It was supposed to be held in Annapolis, Maryland in September 1786. Only 12 delegates showed up from 5 states: NY,NJ,PA,DE,and VA.Maryland did not send Representatives even though it was in their state! It was then to reconvene in Philadelphia. This is because It was the geographical, historical, and social center of the U.S. It was also one of the largest cities in the U.S. And it was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Continental Congresses during the War.
Who was to lead?
Franklin, Madison, and Washington
What was the purpose of the Convention?
Congress gave orders TO REVISE the Articles of Confederation. Each state would have one vote.
Who was to lead?
Franklin, Madison, and Washington
What was the purpose of the Convention?
Congress gave orders TO REVISE the Articles of Confederation. Each state would have one vote.
Where were some more important people?
Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine were in France.
John Adams was in England
Which State did not send Representatives?
Rhode Island.
John Adams was in England
Which State did not send Representatives?
Rhode Island.