Question

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

(1 point)
Responses

to write a new Constitution
to write a new Constitution

to dismantle the national government
to dismantle the national government

to put down Shays’ Rebellion
to put down Shays’ Rebellion

to revise the Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

The purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was primarily **to revise the Articles of Confederation**. While the convention ultimately resulted in the creation of a new Constitution, it was initially convened to address the weaknesses of the Articles.