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What was going on in the world in 1787 what was this time period called and why?
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Why was a constitutional covention called in 1787?
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.
When was constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
What year was the signing of the Constitution of the u.s?
september 17, 1787 september 17, 1787 september 17, 1787
When was the Contitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
What state was the first state to join the union in 1787?
* Delaware Friday, December 7, 1787 * Pennsylvania Wednesday, December 12, 1787 * New Jersey Tuesday, December 18, 1787
Why was 1787 convention called the unfinished business?
It is because in 1787 the govornment decided to end slavory. However, slavery still continued all around the world even America.
What was the Constitution written in 1787 called?
The article of confederation
What was the US called in 1787?
In 1878 the US was called the United States of America.
Why were the 1780s called the critical period?
The 1780's were called the critical period because it was the first time the rules for the new country were put into place. The Continental Congress did not know if the first Constitution would work. In 1787, however, the Constitution had to be amended and changed to include the rights of the people as well as the government.
In which two-month period did five states ratify the Constitution?
Dec. 1787- Jan. 1788
Why were the 1780's called the critical period?
The 1780's were called the critical period because it was the first time the rules for the new country were put into place. The Continental Congress did not know if the first Constitution would work. In 1787, however, the Constitution had to be amended and changed to include the rights of the people as well as the government.
Who was called the father of the country in 1787?
i think it was george washington .
How does national government work?
1787 it makes the laws of the world
What was the alliance among the states that existed from 1776 to 1787 called?
confederation
What was the meeting called that was held in 1787 in philadelpiha wen they wrote the constitution?
The meeting was called the Constitutional Convention.
The proposed new Constitution of 1787 called for the election of a president by?
The Electoral College
When was the U.S. Constitution wrote?
July 4, 1776September 17, 1787 is when it was signed.It was written over a period of many years.
