It was called the "Federal Convention" when it was going on and shortly thereafter. Now it is referred to as the "Constitutional Convention."
This was because the delegates assemble to write amendments to the existing Articles of Confederation not a new constitution. They decided that the Articles of Confederation were hopelessly defective and could not be fixed by amendments. Only a new form of government would suffice, therefore they set about writing the Constitution. Thus, it could never have been called the Constitutional Convention while it was being held.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 25th, 1787. It lasted until September 17th that year.
The framers of the Constitution did not want the new government to become a Dictatorship. Dictatorships only have one leader and power goes unchecked.
The framers of the Constitution did not want the new government to become a Dictatorship. Dictatorships only have one leader and power goes unchecked.
The framers of the Constitution did not want the new government to become a Dictatorship. Dictatorships only have one leader and power goes unchecked.
The framers of the Constitution did not want the new government to become a Dictatorship. Dictatorships only have one leader and power goes unchecked.
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The framers of the US Constitution met in Philadelphia in 1787 to 1789 to create a new government to replace the Articles of Confederation government.
The motives of the framers of the constitution was to create a country whereby peace, justice, equality and freedom could be preserved and enjoyed. The other motive was for the constitution to be binding and protective for the future generation.
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The Constitution was influenced by the Articles of Confederation. When the framers wrote the Constitution, they had only intended to amend the Articles, but a whole new document emerged.
The Framers wanted their new government to avoid the mistakes of the past
He wants the constitution to be flexible so it can meet certain needs.