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The two men most responsible for the calling of the Constitutional Convention, after the failed Annapolis Convention of 1786, were Alexander Hamilton (from New York), and James Madison (from Virginia). They also wrote most of the Federalist Papers, and in 1787, they were a formidable team when it came to the Constitution.
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What 3 founding fathers did not sign the constitution?
Actually, there are quite a number of men who could be considered founding fathers who were not delegates to the convention. You are probably thinking though, of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson who were serving as as U.S. ministers to England and France respectively at the time.
Which of these events occurred last Declaration of Independence Constitutional Convention Annapolis meeting Meratification of the Articles of Confederationetingtionnce?
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What was the goal of the constitional convention?
THE Constitutional Convention in 1787 was to replace the Articles of Confederation with a stronger governing document.
Who was George Mason?
George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was an American Patriot, statesman and a delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. Along with James Madison, he is called the "Father of the United States Bill of Rights."[1][2][3][4] For these reasons he is considered one of the "Founding Fathers" of the United States
How many states are needed to call a convention?
Forty-nine states have applied for an Article V Convention (what is often called a "Constitutional Convention"), submitting more 700 applications. Article V does not permit the calling of a "constitutional convention" only a "convention for proposing amendments."
