Flashcard sets with a 'constitutional convention' term meaning 'beginning on may 25, 1787, the convention recommended by the annapolis convention was held in philadelphia. all of the states except rhode island sent delegates, and george washington served as president of the convention. the convention lasted 16 weeks, and on september 17, 1787, produced the present constitution of the united states, which was drafted largely by james madison.'

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