All of the original 13 states attended the Constitutional Convention except Rhode Island.
The Articles of Confederation was written in a joint effort by delegates from each of the thirteen states. The document became effective once it was ratified by all thirteen states. Virgina ratified it first in 1777 and Maryland was the last in 1781.
They did it out of fear that the rebellion might spread.
George Washington of Virginia.
To create a so called "new" government for the United States.
The turnout in Annapolis was poor. Only delegates for 5 states were in attendance.
The United States Constitution.
The Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution.
To change the Articles of Confederation **** The delegates met to deliberate over the NEW government. The Articles of Confederation were too weak and needed "modifying". The delegates met to approve the Constitution. ****
To change the Articles of Confederation **** The delegates met to deliberate over the NEW government. The Articles of Confederation were too weak and needed "modifying". The delegates met to approve the Constitution. ****
The Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.
Delegates from the individual states met together to create the Contitution to unify all the independent states into one cohesive country.