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MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In August 1787, delegates from each of the 13 states met in Philadelphia and wrote the Constitution. They all had many goals for the government of the United States. Sometimes they disagreed with each other. After a month of arguing, they came to an agreement. Which goal did delegates agree was the most important?
A
abolishing slavery
B
protecting individual rights
C
supporting western farmers
D
keeping state governments strong
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1787. Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country’s problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the 55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation, there were several major issues on the agenda to discuss including representation, state versus federal powers, executive power, slavery, and commerce.

Detailed explanation-3: -From May 25 to September 17, 1787, 55 delegates from 12 states convened in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Constitutional Convention took place from May 14 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed. Although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, many delegates had much bigger plans.

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