Table of Contents
- 1 Which delegates want a strong central government?
- 2 What was the opposition to a strong central government at the Constitutional Convention?
- 3 What did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention believe?
- 4 Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
- 5 Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
Which delegates want a strong central government?
The Federalists wanted a strong government and strong executive branch, while the anti-Federalists wanted a weaker central government. The Federalists did not want a bill of rights —they thought the new constitution was sufficient.
What was the opposition to a strong central government at the Constitutional Convention?
The Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the 1787 U.S. Constitution because they feared that the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties, given the absence of a bill of rights.
What did the delegates fight over at the Constitutional Convention?
In May, 55 delegates came to Philadelphia, and the Constitutional Convention began. Debates erupted over representation in Congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch. The debates continued through four hot and muggy months.
What did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention believe?
They issued their own currencies and even levied taxes on each other’s goods when they passed over state lines. Delegates like Washington, Madison, and Hamilton believed that promoting the free flow of commerce across state lines and nationalizing the economy would lead to America’s becoming an economic powerhouse.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
The Constitutional Convention. A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1787.
What was the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention?
Each state would be equally represented in the Senate, with two delegates, while representation in the House of Representatives would be based upon population. The delegates finally agreed to this “Great Compromise,” which is also known as the Connecticut Compromise.
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country’s problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution. George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention.