The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention, held in 1787, was to amend the Articles of Confederation. However, the delegates soon decided to draft a new constitution altogether, which ultimately resulted in the creation of the United States Constitution.
What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
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to write the Constitution
to write the Constitution - no response given
to amend the Constitution
to amend the Constitution - no response given
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to amend the Articles of Confederation - no response given
to ratify the Constitution
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