Question

In 1787, delegates from the 13 states attended a convention in Philadelphia. What was the original purpose of this convention?

A) to amend the Articles of Confederation
B) to declare independence from Great Britain
C) to select a president for the United States
D) to resolve the controversial issue of slavery

Answer 1

In 1787, Georgia named six delegates to attend a convention in Philadelphia. The original purpose of this convention was to amend the Articles of Confederation. At the start of the convention, the delegates from the various states realized that a new central government was needed. This convention became known as the Constitutional Convention.

Answer 2

The answer is A.

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