The Constitutional Convention Convened in Philadelphia in May 1787 and Had

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia in May 1787 and had as its original purpose

• A) to abolish the Articles of Confederation.
• B) to discuss amendments to the Articles of Confederation.
• C) to return the young nation to a monarchy.
• D) a complete overhaul of the American system of government.
• E) a covert plan to invade Canada.

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