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Elbridge Gerry, George Mason, Edmund Randolph
Three delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia (1787) refused to sign:
Elbridge Gerry (MA)
George Mason (VA)
Edmund Randolph (VA)
Other delegates who were only there for portions of the summer were also not "Signers". People like Robert Yates and John Lansing from NY, for example.
Those who did not sign (Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia, and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts) chose not to because of a) Concerns the constitution did not adequately address individual liberties and central government's power would run unchecked and b) for fear of igniting elements currently simmering at home.
Most would agree that most if not all those who DID sign the constitution did so knowing (and mainly BECAUSE) they considered it a living document, and all its contents to be subject to change at the will of the people. Their concern was to have it signed and show the will and solidarity of the people at a critical junction in history, to avoid anarchy and establish law, but never to leave the document behind as irrefutable.
Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia, and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts.
They didn't sign the constitution because some of them did not agree with it.
They thought that it woukd give the Central Government too much power!
because they didnt want to get in trouble with some of the other sttes
They did not want to get in trouble with any of the other states with the laws being unfair - especially to loyalists to Great Britian
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Why does some delegates refuse to sign the final draft of the Constitution?
well mainly they believed the new plan did NOT protect the rights of the people and they felt that rights were more important than a strong government.
Why did only 35 people sign the constitution not all the 55 deligates?
It should be noted that only 39 delegates signed the Constitution. There is one additional signature, that of William Jackson - he was the secretary of the convention and not a delegate. Of the 55 delegates, all of them identified themselves at some point in their lives as Christians or, at the very least, Deists. The vast majority were Protestant, most being Episcopalian, with Presbyterian also making up considerable number. Only two were Roman Catholic.
What is the true date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
The greater majority of the delegates did not sign until August 2, 1776. Only John Hancock and the Secretary of Congress, Charles Thomson signed it on July 4, 1776. Although Congress had decreed that all delegates sign it on August 2, there were still some delegates who did not sign it till later.
What did some delegates to the constitutional convention think that a republic would protect?
what did some delegates to the constitutional convention think a republic would do
Why did some of the delegates want to censor the convention?
They wanted to keep the Constitution a secret because a leakage of information can spell treason for going against the established government, which at the time, was Articles of Confederation.
Why did some delegates refuse to sign the final draft to the constitution?
because they didnt want to get in trouble with some of the other sttes
Why does some delegates refuse to sign the final draft of the Constitution?
well mainly they believed the new plan did NOT protect the rights of the people and they felt that rights were more important than a strong government.
What percentage of the delegates of the constitutional convention signed the constitution?
39 delegates signed the Constitution, or 71% of the 55 delegates who attended the convention. Most of those who did not sign had left the convention early -- some for personal reasons, and some out of protest.
What number of delegates actually attended the Constitutional Convention?
39 delegates signed the Constitution, or 71% of the 55 delegates who attended the convention. Most of those who did not sign had left the convention early -- some for personal reasons, and some out of protest.
Were not all delegates willing to sign the constitution?
That's true. Some people wanted other things included before they would sign.
Why did some delegates not support the new constitution?
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Why did only 35 people sign the constitution not all the 55 deligates?
It should be noted that only 39 delegates signed the Constitution. There is one additional signature, that of William Jackson - he was the secretary of the convention and not a delegate. Of the 55 delegates, all of them identified themselves at some point in their lives as Christians or, at the very least, Deists. The vast majority were Protestant, most being Episcopalian, with Presbyterian also making up considerable number. Only two were Roman Catholic.
Did the original constitution have the Bill of Rights?
No. They were added because some delegates refused to approve the constitution without it.
Who was the first person to sign the constititution?
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention, held in Philadelphia in 1787, signed the Constitution of the United States. Each state sent delegates to the convention. Not all the delegates signed the Constitution as it was finally approved. Some delegates, like George Mason, refused to sign the document because they felt it was not democratic enough. This site will have a listing of all the delegates by state, and a short biography of each. http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marryff.html MrV
Why didnt delegates sign the constitution?
Nine members of the Constitutional Convention did not sign the document. Some left the Convention before it was over and some did not sign because they disagreed with parts of the document. Here is a listing of some of the "Founding Fathers" who did not sign the document because they disagreed with parts of it or all of it. * Elbridge Gerry * George Mason * Edmund Randolph
Why did some delegates not agree with the constitution?
they didn't want people to stay in there country thats what i got out of it
What is the true date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
The greater majority of the delegates did not sign until August 2, 1776. Only John Hancock and the Secretary of Congress, Charles Thomson signed it on July 4, 1776. Although Congress had decreed that all delegates sign it on August 2, there were still some delegates who did not sign it till later.
