Which of the following was the main discussion at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?

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Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) how to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more effective framework for national government
A
how to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more effective framework for national government
(Choice B) whether to create a federal government structured around a unicameral legislature without a separate executive branch
B
whether to create a federal government structured around a unicameral legislature without a separate executive branch
(Choice C) how to preserve the Articles of Confederation while granting Congress limited new powers
C
how to preserve the Articles of Confederation while granting Congress limited new powers
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Answer 1

The correct answer is: (Choice A) how to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more effective framework for national government.

The main focus of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and to create a new Constitution that would provide a stronger framework for the national government.