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What is one reason that the constitutional convention decided they needed a document to replace the article of confederation?
because the articles lacked an outline for a tax system that would pay debts. -apex
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What meeting was held to change the article Confederation?
The Constitutional Convention
Why is Benjamin Franklin so important with the Constitution?
He outlined the system of governemnt as described in Article I. He was a part of the Constitutional Convention and signed the document.
What was the 1787 meeting of the states to revise article of Confederation known as?
Congressional convention
What was the name of the weak document used to govern the colonies during the revolutionary war?
The Articles of Confederation.
Why could the constitution be called an illegal document under the rules of article of confederation?
The Constitution could be considered an illegal document under the Articles of Confederation because it was drafted and ratified without the unanimous consent of the states as required by the Articles. The Articles stipulated that any amendments required the agreement of all thirteen states, yet the Constitution was adopted by only nine states. Additionally, the Constitutional Convention operated outside its mandate to merely amend the Articles, effectively overstepping its authority. This perceived illegitimacy fueled debates about the Constitution's validity at the time.
What meeting was held to change the article Confederation?
The Constitutional Convention
Who expected the constitutional convention to replace the article of confederation?
James Madison
What was held in may 1787 to discuss ways to improve the article of confederation?
The Constitutional Convention
Why was the constitutional convetion held?
the purpose was to make the federal government stronger and have more control over the colonists.... etc.
What is the document that replaced the article of confederation?
what is the document that replaced the articles of confederation
How did the constitutional convention address the weakness of the article of confederation?
Under the Articles the Government was not able to regulate trade and levy taxes. In the Constitution they were given that power.
One reason why the constitution convention was called?
discuss revising the Article of Confederation. (APEX)
Why is Benjamin Franklin so important with the Constitution?
He outlined the system of governemnt as described in Article I. He was a part of the Constitutional Convention and signed the document.
What is the article that replaced the Articles of Confederation?
what is the document that replaced the articles of confederation
What document governed the colonies before the Constitution?
Article of Confederation
What is one reason that the constitution convention decided they needed a document to replace the article of confederation?
because the articles lacked an outline for a tax system that would pay debts. -apex
What was the 1787 meeting of the states to revise article of Confederation known as?
Congressional convention
