Question

What was the primary reason the Philadelphia Convention was called in 1787? (1 point)
Responses

Write the Bill of Rights
Write the Bill of Rights

Create a new national capital
Create a new national capital

Amend the Articles of Confederation
Amend the Articles of Confederation

Declare war on Britain

Answer 1

The primary reason the Philadelphia Convention was called in 1787 was to **Amend the Articles of Confederation**. The convention ultimately resulted in the drafting of a new Constitution rather than merely amending the existing Articles.