The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to amend the Articles of Confederation. The convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787, and while the delegates ultimately decided to create a new Constitution, the original intention was to address the weaknesses of the existing Articles of Confederation.
What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional
Convention?
to write the Constitution
to amend the Constitution
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to ratify the Constitution
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