America needed to build a stronger government. They held convention for all 13 states to go to because people thought the Articles of Confederation weren’t strong enough. When the convention started the delegates came up with so many ideas it was like Articles of Confederation were not ever created.
Many delegates went to the convention including James Madison, Ben Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, Edmund Randolph, Governor Morris, Rufas King, Rodger Sherman, and John Jay. Some important dates were May 14, 1787, Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, May 29, 1787, Edmund Randolph and the Virginia Plan, May 30, 1787 Small vs. Large States, Jun 15, 1787 New Jersey Plan, and Jul 5, 1787 Connecticut
Many delegates went to the convention including James Madison, Ben Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, George Mason, Elbridge Gerry, Edmund Randolph, Governor Morris, Rufas King, Rodger Sherman, and John Jay. Some important dates were May 14, 1787, Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, May 29, 1787, Edmund Randolph and the Virginia Plan, May 30, 1787 Small vs. Large States, Jun 15, 1787 New Jersey Plan, and Jul 5, 1787 Connecticut