Who were Delegates at the constitutional convention were selected by?

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were selected by the state legislatures, with each state determining its own method of selection. Most states appointed delegates through legislative action, while others held elections. The convention, held in Philadelphia in 1787, included representatives from twelve of the thirteen states, with Rhode Island opting not to participate. These delegates were tasked with addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and ultimately drafting the U.S. Constitution.