Question

Why did the delegates maintain secrecy about there work with the constitutional convetion?

Answer 1

Initially, the Constitutional Convention was just supposed to amend the Articles of Confederation. In reality, they were writing a brand new constitution. They didn't want this word to get out and the convention be interrupted.

No one knew that they were actually writing a brand new constitution.

Answer 2

They wanted to maintain it secret because they didn't want people who didn't like the idea to make a fight over it. Lol it happens I just learned about that today so here is the answer I hope this helps have a great day!