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Bot GPT 3.5 Who was involved? The Constitutional Convention involved delegates from the thirteen original states. Some notable participants include George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison.
What happened? The Constitutional Convention was a meeting held in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation and create a new framework for the United States government. The delegates ultimately decided to draft a new constitution instead. The resulting document, the US Constitution, outlined the structure of the national government and the rights and responsibilities of its citizens.
Where did the event take place? The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
When did the event take place? The Constitutional Convention was held from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history? The Constitutional Convention and the resulting US Constitution were important to Georgia's history because it established the foundation for the federal government and provided a framework for the nation's laws and rights. The US Constitution also addressed issues of representation and slavery that were of great significance to Georgia, as a southern state heavily reliant on slave labor. Additionally, the Constitution paved the way for Georgia to be admitted as one of the thirteen original states of the United States.