A total of 12 states sent delegates to Slides: 19 Download presentation A total of 12 states sent delegates to the convention Rhode Island is the only state that refused to send any delegates Delegates had to make a choice: 1)Fix the Articles of Confederation 2) Write a new form of government The delegates decided to write a new plan of government Challenge was to create a strong national government but one that would not overpowering The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 the summer of _____ in the city of PHILADELPHIA _________. CONSTITUTION HALL - PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL ARCHIVES – WASHINGTON DC HOME OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TODAY 55 delegates There were ____ at the Constitutional Convention. _________ JAMES MADISON read more than 100 books in preparation for the convention. THOMAS JEFFERSON and ___________ JOHN ADAMS were not at the convention because they were overseas at the time. PATRICK HENRY refused _________ to attend the convention because he “smelled a rat” leading toward monarchy. GEORGE _______ WASHINGTON _______ came out of retirement for the convention. BEN FRANKLIN was a ________ famous scientist and statesman, gave wit and wisdom to the convention. JAMES MADISON _________ is known as the “Father of the Constitution” and took detailed notes. GEORGE ________ WASHINGTON ________ was chosen as president of the convention. Oie delegatesOpening statement model unWelcome all delegatesWelcome all delegatesWelcome all delegatesWelcome to all delegatesThere were 11Northern and southern statesChecks and balances dbqPasivo total sobre activo totalTotal revenue minus total expensesTotal revenues minus total costs equalsTotal revenues minus total costs equalsTotal revenues minus total costs equalsCica gorio ezenBits sentShipping adviceConsignor account format60 sentReverend of salem and former businessman in barbados