Question

Why did delegates gather in 1787 for the Constitutional Convention?

(1 point)
Responses

to sign the Declaration of Independence
to sign the Declaration of Independence

to elect the U.S. President
to elect the U.S. President

to authorize the declaration of war
to authorize the declaration of war

to amend the Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

The delegates gathered in 1787 for the Constitutional Convention **to amend the Articles of Confederation**.