History of the United States I / Unit 7 USH1 0925 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Convention Met to Amend the Articles
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The idea
Fifty-five delegates met at Philadelphia in May seventeen eighty-seven, in secret, with only Madison's notes documenting proceedings. Rhode Island refused to send anyone.
In practice
The stated purpose being to amend the Articles, and delegates quickly deciding to create an entirely new framework instead.
Where people slip
Two New York delegates departed over it, believing the convention lacked authority to draft a new national government.
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