U.S. Constitution: The Articles of Confederation Part 2

What did Virginian, Madison hope to get from the constitutional convention?

He wanted to find a middle ground between a strong central governing authority and state power.

What proposal set off the chain of events that lead to the constitutional convention?

James Madison and John Tyler proposed that the Continental Congress be given power to regulate commerce throughout the confederation leading to the convention's assembly.

Who issued a report calling on congress to summon delegates of all of the states to meet to revisit the Articles of Confederation?

Alexander Hamilton a young lawyer from New York.

How was the proposed assembly viewed?

It was widely viewed as a usurpation of congressional authority but many realized its importance in changing the direction of the country.