A total of 12 states sent delegates to the convention Rhode Island is the only state that refused to send any delegates.

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A total of 12 states sent delegates to the convention Rhode Island is the only state that refused to send any delegates

Delegates had to make a choice: 1)Fix the Articles of Confederation 2) Write a new form of government

The delegates decided to write a new plan of government Challenge was to create a strong national government but one that would not overpowering

The Constitutional Convention was held in the summer of _________ in the city of _________________. PHILADELPHIA 1787

CONSTITUTION HALL - PHILADELPHIA

NATIONAL ARCHIVES – WASHINGTON DC HOME OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TODAY

There were ____ delegates at the Constitutional Convention. 55

_________________ read more than 100 books in preparation for the convention. JAMES MADISON

______________________ and _______________ were not at the convention because they were overseas at the time. THOMAS JEFFERSON JOHN ADAMS

__________________ refused to attend the convention because he “smelled a rat” leading toward monarchy. PATRICK HENRY

_____________ _____________ came out of retirement for the convention. GEORGE WASHINGTON

________________ was a famous scientist and statesman, gave wit and wisdom to the convention. BEN FRANKLIN

_________________ is known as the “Father of the Constitution” and took detailed notes. JAMES MADISON

_______________ _______________ was chosen as president of the convention. GEORGE WASHINGTON