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There was no particular event that caused the authors of the constitution to meet to create a new constitution. However, Shay's rebellion could perhaps be labeled as the most important singular event which caused the authors of the Constitution to convene.
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∙ 9y agoShays' Rebellion was the event that prompted delegates to write a new constitution. The rebellion occurred in 1786, and was led by Daniel Shays.
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The purpose of the constitutional convention was to fix problems in the articles of confederation. What did the delegates do instead?
Write the constitution. That's why it is called "constitutional convention."
What did delegates for strong national government believe?
They believe that national government would threathen individual liberty
What was the target of progressive reformers?
because they had to write the constitution of independence while farming.
Of the 13 original state which one did not send anyone to help write the constitution?
Rhode Island
Why was the Constitutional Convention closed to the public?
To keep their proceedings secret so that the new constitution could be a surprise
What was the gathering of delegates called to write the US Constitution?
Continental Congress
Why did I the delegates from the American colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775?
to write a colonial constitution
What issue divided the delegates?
In what city did the delicates me to write the constitution for Indiana
Why did delegates write a new constitution in 1787?
It was written to save the government from Imperialism
Why did delegates from the Americans colonies meet in philadelphia in 1775?
to write a colonial constitution
Where did the delegates meet for the California convention to write California's constitution?
Colton Hall, Montery
Why did the delegates write such a progressive constitution?
Because the Articles of confederation proved to be too weak
During what meeting did the delegates request each state write a constitution?
Second Continental Congress
During what meeting did the delegates each state write a constitution?
Second Continental Congress
Why did the delegate of the constitution convention of 1787 write a new constitution?
The delegates call for the constitutional convention because they realized we need a stronger national government.
Why did the Delagets write the U.S Constitution?
The delegates wrote the Constitution because the Articles of Confederation, which were written after the American Revolution, were failing. The Articles did not focus on a much-needed central government.
The purpose of the constitutional convention was to fix problems in the articles of confederation. What did the delegates do instead?
Write the constitution. That's why it is called "constitutional convention."
