George Washington hesitated to go to the Constitutional Convention because he was suffering from Rheumatism, he had just lost his brother, he had to manage Mount Vernon, he doubted that the convention was going to accomplish very many things and he thought alot of other men with high stature were going to attend.
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Warning: I'm not 100% sure... A: It was because British Policy went to far.
It's the Shays's Rebellion that convinced George Washington to attend the constitutional convention in Philadelphia
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George Washington was convinced to attend the constitutional convention in Philadelphia because he didn't want his reputation tarnished for not going.George Washington finally agreed to attend the convention because he was afraid if he didn't attend, people might think he had lost faith in the republican government.
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George Washington was elected to preside over and moderate the Constitutional Convention, in recognition of his work in the American Revolution and because of the fact that he was well known and respected by all.
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George Washington was elected President of the Constitutional Convention by unanimous vote. The Constitutional Convention opened in 1787 in Philadelphia.
Benjamin Franklin was 81 during the convention.