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Annapolis Convention and its role in shaping the Constitution
The Annapolis Convention held at Manns Tavern started with Maryland and Virginia seeking fixes to a weak government. Delegates from nine states met, producing a crucial message to Congress and Hamilton. The Philadelphia meeting later forged a new, stronger government and the Constitution. States listed include Virginia New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Delaware.
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Annapolis
Mann's Tavern
State of
Maryland
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Congress
Alexander Hamilton
New York
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wynell Gray Burroughs
Leslie Gray
The
National Archives
Ann Soldz
Fairfax
County
Sheila Kent Mann
Mary Alexander
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
Roger Davidson
Library of Congress
Gregory A. Stiverson