Why did the delegates at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention vow to secrecy during the proceedings?
A) to keep their competition (Antifederalists) in the dark
B) so that James Madison could wield limitless power
C) to avoid the spread of rumors
D) to avoid a civil war between the North and the South
E) so that there would be a balance of power between state and federal governments

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The delegates at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention vowed to secrecy during the proceedings to avoid the spread of rumors and maintain a sense of privacy and confidentiality. This helped prevent outside pressure or influence on the delegates and allowed them to freely debate and compromise without fear of public backlash or criticism.

Why Did the Delegates at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention Vow