The Constitutional Convention was the 1787 meeting in Philadelphia where delegates from 12 states created the U.S. Constitution, replacing the Articles of Confederation.
The Convention established the framework of American government and demonstrated the process of compromise and negotiation in creating lasting political institutions.
The Convention wasn't originally authorized to write a new constitution—delegates exceeded their mandate but created a more effective government.
The Convention established the framework of American government and demonstrated the process of compromise and negotiation in creating lasting political institutions.
The Convention wasn't originally authorized to write a new constitution—delegates exceeded their mandate but created a more effective government.