Shays's Rebellion.
Constitutional Convention
There were 55 delegates who met at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 which was held in Philadelphia. Some of the more well known delegates included George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton.
In general terms, it was 'Federalists' among America's leaders who pushed for the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Convinced that the young nation would not and could not survive for long without a stronger central (that is, federal) government, leaders such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, among many others, led the way in organizing the convention and then carrying through with a rebirth of the nation as a constitutional republic with a stronger federal government.
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Delegates agreed to gather at what is called the at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in May 1787. They were to revise the Articles. They decided instead to write a document that created an entirely new and stronger national government.
George Washington was elected to preside over and moderate the Constitutional Convention, in recognition of his work in the American Revolution and because of the fact that he was well known and respected by all.
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The federal government was too weak...
Rhode Island did not want any part in the Convention.
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Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.