Question
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To form a new government
To decide specific issues between states
To create a new constitution
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To form a new government
To decide specific issues between states
To create a new constitution
Answers
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The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was **to revise the Articles of Confederation**. However, it ultimately resulted in the creation of a new Constitution for the United States. The delegates found that the Articles were too weak to effectively govern the country, leading to the development of a completely new framework of government.