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Delaware had 3 delegates to the constitution, thomas mcKean, george read & Caesar Rodney. mcKean was unable to attend to cast his vote in favor of ratification and he knew read was going to vote against it so he sent a messenger asking Caesar Rodney to rush to philly to cast his vote in favor of ratification. Rodney rode 86 miles in staggering heat, torrential rain & flooded streams, over slick cobblestone streets to arrive barely in time to cast his vote to ratifiy the constitution. he believed as a representative of the people of Delaware he was obligated to vote their voice not his - - he was however, of the same belief. he also held more public offices than any other person ever in the history of the u.s. how different from so many of today's representatives who choose not to listen to the citizens who elected them to speak for their beliefs, but choose instead to vote to many times for their own personal or political gain
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Which colonies signed the Declaration of Independence?
The 13 colonies whose delegates signed the Declaration of Independence were: DelawarePennsylvaniaMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandNew York GeorgiaVirginiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaNew JerseyConnecticutMaryland
How were the singers of The Declaration of Independence chosen?
The were chosen by being delegates in the thriteen colonies. i think they were chosen delegates also.
When did delegates to Congress start signing the Declaration of Independence?
August 2, 1776
Information about Independence Hall Philadelphia?
both of these. the constitution of the us and the declaration of independence
What crime were the 56 delegates committing when they signed the declaration of independence?
Treason against the English monarchy.
Are there any words that start with D and have to do with the American Revolution?
· Declaration of Independence · Delaware · Delaware River · Delegates
How was John Adams helpful in getting the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence?
How was John Adams helpful in getting the delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence
Which colonies signed the Declaration of Independence?
The 13 colonies whose delegates signed the Declaration of Independence were: DelawarePennsylvaniaMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandNew York GeorgiaVirginiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaNew JerseyConnecticutMaryland
Who did the delegates appeal to for judgment of their actions in the declaration of independence?
God
Who signed the Declaration of Independence From Delaware?
I was told that Caesar Rodney from Delaware was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence thus giving Delaware as the First State. True?
How were the singers of The Declaration of Independence chosen?
The were chosen by being delegates in the thriteen colonies. i think they were chosen delegates also.
Who made the term founding fathers?
the Declaration of Independence (who signed the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776) and the Framers of the Constitution (who were delegates to the Constitutional Convention
Which two delegates signed the Declaration of Independence but not the US Constitution?
56 56
When was the declaration of independence unanimously approved?
Yes, it was and all the delegates present signed it.
What did the delegates committing by signing the declaration of independence?
Treason against the English monarchy.
When did delegates to Congress start signing the Declaration of Independence?
August 2, 1776
What were the qualifications to sign the Declaration of Independence?
In order to sign the Declaration, a person had to be one of the delegates to the Second Continental Congress.
