In 1787, the world was witnessing significant political and social changes, particularly marked by the aftermath of the American Revolution and the beginnings of the French Revolution. This period is often referred to as the Age of Enlightenment, characterized by the promotion of reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority. Enlightenment thinkers like john Locke and Montesquieu influenced revolutionary ideas about democracy and human rights, leading to the drafting of key documents such as the U.S. Constitution. Globally, tensions were rising as nations grappled with issues of governance, liberty, and the structure of society.
The years between 1781 and 1787 are referred to as the "Critical Period" because the Articles of Confederation created a weak federal government that struggled to address economic instability, interstate conflicts, and foreign threats. This period highlighted the inadequacies of the Articles, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among states and calls for a stronger central authority. The inability to effectively manage issues such as trade disputes and Shays' Rebellion underscored the need for a new framework, ultimately resulting in the Constitutional Convention of 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.
September 17, 1787
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The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
It is because in 1787 the govornment decided to end slavory. However, slavery still continued all around the world even America.
The article of confederation
In 1878 the US was called the United States of America.
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.
Dec. 1787- Jan. 1788
i think it was george washington .
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.
1787 it makes the laws of the world
confederation
The meeting was called the Constitutional Convention.
The Electoral College
July 4, 1776September 17, 1787 is when it was signed.It was written over a period of many years.