The Constitutional Convention, held in Philadelphia in 1787, was convened to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which had created a fragile national government with limited powers. Delegates from various states sought to create a stronger federal framework capable of effectively governing and maintaining order. The outcome was the United States Constitution, which established a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government and empowered the federal government to address issues such as taxation and commerce. This new constitution aimed to create a more unified and effective national administration.
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
A new government
wrote a new constitution
People realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak.
One of the major problems with the Articles of Confederation was the fact that the government had difficulty raising revenue. This made for a very weak central government.
Articles Of Confederation
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
A new government
discuss revising the Article of Confederation. (APEX)
The name of the constitutional convention called to address problems faced by the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation was just that - the Constitutional Convention. Participants included George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and others.
The purpose of the Grand Convention was to adress(solve) problems going on at that time.
wrote a new constitution
Write the constitution. That's why it is called "constitutional convention."
The Annapolis Convention began on September 11, 1786. The delegates met at the suggestion of James Madison to discuss some problems with trade issues. The meeting highlighted some of the problems with the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Congress called for the convention, pressured by several states, to deal with the problems the country was facing due to the Articles of Confederation. The states then sent delegates to the convention in Philadelphia for the purpose of creating a better constitution for the country.
Congress could feel that the Articles of Confederation were not working for the people of the United States, so they called a Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles to alleviate some of these problems and better unite the country through legal means. Once the delegates had convened, however, it became clear that the Articles of Confederation were never going to work for the United States, and the Constitution was written to take their place.
Congress could feel that the Articles of Confederation were not working for the people of the United States, so they called a Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles to alleviate some of these problems and better unite the country through legal means. Once the delegates had convened, however, it became clear that the Articles of Confederation were never going to work for the United States, and the Constitution was written to take their place.