Question

1. we can have divided... through all the changes, the constitution has endured and adapted.

the framers knew it wasn’t a perfect document. however, as benjamin franklin said on the closing day of the convention in 1787: “i agree to this constitution with all its faults, if they are such, because i think a central government is necessary for us... i doubt too whether any other convention we can obtain may be able to make a better constitution.” today, the original constitution is on display at the national archives in washington, d.c.

1. what other important event happened in the same location?
2. which state did not attend, and what was their reason?
3. who was chosen as president of the convention?
4. what did patrick henry fear might happen at the convention?
5. what was another controversial issue?
6. how was this resolved?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
2. Rhode Island; they opposed a strong central government and feared it would interfere with their state's autonomy and economy.
3. George Washington.
4. He feared that the convention would create a powerful central government that would threaten individual liberties and state sovereignty.