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Because it was a convention held in Philadephia by delegates from all the states besides Rhode Island. There were 12 states there. They were called together to build a stronger national government. The new government was called the constitution.
The constitutional convention occurred second.
The constitutional convention occurred second.
The constitutional convention occurred second.
Constitutional Convention
a convention of five of the thirteen states, called the Annapolis convention, met at Annapolis.
ratification of the declaration of independence
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George Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention. He was chosen unanimously. The convention occurred from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
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The Philadelphia convention occurred to address the problems in governing in the U.S. The convention began on May 25, 1787 and ended on September 17th of the same year.?æ
"Shay's Rebellion" against taxation in Massachusetts occurred first and was instrumental in persuading states to call the constitutional convention. The "Great Compromise" occurred during the constitutional convention, and the Bill of Rights was last in the list.