The Constitutional Convention of 1787 Was Called to

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to

• A) write a completely new constitution.
• B) allow the most radical Revolutionary leaders to write their ideas into law.
• C) weaken the power of the central government.
• D) revise the Articles of Confederation.
• E) reassess our foreign alliances.

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