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WHO
James Madison "Father of the Constitution"
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington President of the Convention
Edmund Randolph
Gouverneur Morris
WHAT
Robert Morris financier of the revolution
To change the Articles of Confederation.
To create a national government that could deal with the issues between the states.
A
Nation in
the Balance
When
Grand Convention Convened on May 14, 1787
It lasted 4 months.
A quorum of seven state had arrived the next day and the convention officially convened.
Where
How
Independence Hall in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Washington stayed at Robert Morris' Town House
1. George Washington was selected to
be the president of the Convention.
James Madison stayed at Mrs. House's Board House
2. William Jackson was selected Secretary of
the Convention.
3. James Madison took the notes of the
proceedings.
4. Held in secret.
5. Sworn to secrecy during the
convention.
Representation for the States in Congress
Slavery
ISSUES
OF THE CONVENTION
How to Select the President
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