Question

question 2
1 pts
which state did not send delegates to the constitutional convention of 1787?

south carolina
rhode island
virginia
pennsylvania

Explanation:

Identify the historical event and question

The question asks which of the listed states did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Analyze the participation of each state

• South Carolina sent delegates (including John Rutledge and Charles Pinckney).
• Virginia sent delegates (including George Washington and James Madison).
• Pennsylvania sent delegates (including Benjamin Franklin and Gouverneur Morris).
• Rhode Island boycotted the convention because it opposed a stronger federal government.

Determine the correct option

Rhode Island was the only state among the original thirteen that completely refused to send delegates to the Philadelphia Convention.

Answer:

• (A) South Carolina
• (B) Rhode Island (Correct answer)
• (C) Virginia
• (D) Pennsylvania