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When Did The Delegates Arrive In Philadelphia, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
When Did The Delegates Arrive In Philadelphia, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Twelve states appointed fifty-five delegates to attend the federal convention in May, 1787 at Philadelphia. The arrival of the delegates may conveniently be grouped by the order of their arrival; further information assigned to delegates. Information tabled by Farrand (1911, 1937) will be verified and expanded.
Table Annexed To Article: 'Fast And Fourteen:' Delegates Who Left The Federal Convention Early, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Table Annexed To Article: 'Fast And Fourteen:' Delegates Who Left The Federal Convention Early, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Of the fifty-five delegates who attended the federal convention at Philadelphia in 1787, fourteen left before the constitution concluded its business on September 17, 1787. Their voting records disclose that, just like those early arrivers who supported the Constitution, early leavers who opposed the Constitution were overwhelmed by the number of supporters who departed.
Table Annexed To Article: Were Early Arrivers In Philadelphia More Likely To Support The Constitution, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Table Annexed To Article: Were Early Arrivers In Philadelphia More Likely To Support The Constitution, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Table annexed in support of Article: Fifty-five delegates were appointed by twelve states to attend the federal convention in May, 1787. Arrival of the delegates may be matched with support for or opposition to the Constitution. The eagerness of the delegates supporting a new constitution to go to work is demonstrated.
Were Early Arrivers In Philadelphia More Likely To Support The Constitution?, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Were Early Arrivers In Philadelphia More Likely To Support The Constitution?, Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Peter J. Aschenbrenner
Fifty-five delegates were appointed by twelve states to attend the federal convention in May, 1787. Arrival of the delegates may be matched with support for or opposition to the Constitution. The eagerness of the delegates supporting a new constitution to go to work is demonstrated.