The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The point of the event
was decide how America was going to be governed
. Although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, many delegates had much bigger plans.
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia met between May and September of 1787 to
address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation
.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1783?
Although the convention was intended
to revise the league of states and first system of government under the Articles of Confederation
, the intention from the outset of many of its proponents, chief among them James Madison of Virginia and Alexander Hamilton of New York, was to create a new government rather than fix …
What was decided at the Constitutional Convention?
Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country's problems was
to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution
. … The delegates, or representatives for the states, debated for months over what would be included in the Constitution.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention resolution?
9/17/1787. The Resolution from Constitutional Convention Concerning Ratification of the Proposed Constitution, sometimes called the “fifth page” of the Constitution,
spell out how the new Constitution would be adopted by the United States and how the new government would be put into effect
.
What were the 3 major issues at the Constitutional Convention?
The major debates were over
representation in Congress, the powers of the president, how to elect the president (Electoral College), slave trade, and a bill of rights
.
What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention did the delegates achieve their goal?
What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? The goal was
to make the Articles of Confederation
. Were any of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention also part of those who signed the Declaration of Independence? There were many people.
Who was the official reporter at the Constitutional Convention?
John Ross Browne
(1817-1875) of Kentucky, the official reporter for the California State Constitutional Convention of September-October 1849, came to California in 1849 as an employee of the government revenue service.
What led to the constitution?
After
the war Congress
and the state governments continued to produce money contributing to what Madison referred to as the “mortal diseases” of the government under the Articles of Confederation and resulting in calls for a new federal constitution to strengthen the national government.
On what issues did convention delegates agree?
The delegates generally agreed on
the need for a separate executive independent of the legislature
. (The executive would be called the “president.”) And they also agreed on giving the president the power to veto laws but only if his veto was subject to an override.
What was the key issue at the Constitutional Convention?
A central issue at the Convention was
whether the federal government or the states would have more power
. Many delegates believed that the federal government should be able to overrule state laws, but others feared that a strong federal government would oppress their citizens.
What were the main arguments for and against ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalists
wanted a strong government and strong executive branch
, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights —they thought the new constitution was sufficient. The anti-federalists demanded a bill of rights.
How was the issue of slavery addressed at the Constitutional Convention?
Three-fifths compromise, compromise agreement between delegates from the Northern and the Southern states at the United States Constitutional Convention (1787) that
three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives
.
What was fixed in the Constitution?
The Constitution fixed
the weaknesses by allowing the central government certain powers/rights
. … Constitution became the supreme law of the United States. Congress now has the right to levy taxes. Congress has the ability to regulate trade between states and other countries.
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison
is known as the Father of the Constitution because of his pivotal role in the document's drafting as well as its ratification. Madison also drafted the first 10 amendments — the Bill of Rights.
What is the Convention of States action?
According to Convention of States Action (COSA), the convention would allow states to discuss proposed amendments to “limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints and place term limits on federal officials.”
