Shays' Rebellion, an uprising that occurred in Massachusetts, was the event in 1787 that resulted in many calling for a Constitutional Convention. Along with Shays himself, Luke Day was a prominent leader of the rebellion.
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention of 1787
it was the constitutional convention that was an effort to amend the articles of confederation.
The Articles of Confederation failed because it was too weak, so the delegates (representatives) met together to improve the government.
Every event that ever happened caused another event to happen. Be specific.
The event that led to the constitutional convention, was the articles of confederation
Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention of 1787
The constitutional convention occurred second.
constitutional convention
the constitutional convention in Philadelphia
The constitutional convention occurred second.
constitutional convention
The constitutional convention occurred second.
The Constitutional Convention was not referred to by that name because the convention was held to amend the Articles of Confederation, not to create a new framework for the US government. At the time, it was referred to alternately as the Convention at Philadelphia, or the Philadelphia Convention. It acquired the "Constitutional" label later because that it was a more appropriate name for the historic event.
The Constitutional Convention was a direct result of the Annapolis Convention of 1786. Due to lack of authority and participation, it was recommended to Congress to hold a larger convention in Philadelphia in May of the following year.
What 1968 event caused U.S. military leaders to be concerned that a quick end to the war was not possible?