Events reaching up to the Constitutional Convention (jan 25, 1785 – oct 5, 1787)

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- Washington invited some delegates to his home in Mount Vernon in 1785
- Annapolis Convention in 1786 only had a few delegates
- Constitutional convention at Philadelphia in 1787 for the purpose revising the Articles of Confederation
- Young, white male, college-educated, rich
- Decided to not discuss with the public
- Patrick Henry did not attend because he opposed any growth in federal power

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