For Which of the Following Purposes Did Congress Originally Call

question 78

Multiple Choice

For which of the following purposes did Congress originally call for the Philadelphia Convention?

• A) to abolish the Articles of Confederation
• B) to draft amendments to the Articles of Confederation
• C) to return the young nation to a monarchy
• D) to elect the president of the United States
• E) to declare war on Canada

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