Question

Why did delegates gather in 1787 for the Constitutional Convention?
to sign the Declaration of Independence
to elect the U.S. President
to authorize the declaration of war
to amend the Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

Delegates gathered in 1787 for the Constitutional Convention primarily **to amend the Articles of Confederation**. The Articles had proven to be ineffective in governing the new nation, leading to various issues such as economic instability and inability to raise a national army. As a result, the delegates aimed to address these weaknesses and ultimately went beyond amending the Articles to draft a new Constitution.