The convention for revision of the Articles of Confederation elected as chairman: Edmund Randolph. George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. William Paterson. Show
The convention for revision of the Articles of Confederation elected as chairman is George Washington. Question Asked 8/22/2014 1:05:17 PM Updated 8/22/2014 3:55:12 PM 1 Answer/Comment Rating 8 The convention for revision of the Articles of Confederation elected as chairman is George Washington. Added 8/22/2014 3:55:12 PM This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.
Who was the president of the convention?Soon after the convention began, on May 14, 1787, the delegates unanimously elected Washington to be the convention president.
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?George Washington
Contribution: Having been elected unanimously as the president of the Constitutional Convention, Washington's presence provided a sense of focus and direction.
Who was president under the Articles of Confederation?In November 1781, John Hanson became the first President of the United States in Congress Assembled, under the Articles of Confederation.
What event led to the call for the revision of the Articles of Confederation?Disputes over territory, war pensions, taxation, and trade threatened to tear the country apart. In May of 1787, the Constitutional Convention assembled in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.
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