Question

1. who was chosen as president of the convention?
2. what did patrick henry fear might happen at the convention?
3. true or false: no reporters were allowed to attend the meetings. highlight the evidence of this.
4. why might this decision cause some citizens to be afraid?
5. what was another controversial issue?
6. how was this resolved?
7. who was the first to sign the constitution?
8. what was the purpose of the federalist papers?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. George Washington
2. He feared the convention would create a strong central government that would strip states of their rights and lead to a monarchy.
3. True
4. Citizens feared that a secret meeting to create a new government could lead to a loss of individual liberties or the rise of a tyrannical power.
5. George Washington
6. To promote the ratification of the United States Constitution and explain its provisions.