Question

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?


a.To decide specific issues between states


b.To form a new government


c.To revise the Articles of Confederation


d.To create a new constitution

Answer 1

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was **c. To revise the Articles of Confederation**. However, the Convention ultimately resulted in the creation of a new constitution instead of merely revising the existing Articles.