The Constitutional Convection
May 25, 1787
Constitutional Convection in Philadelphia
Convection in Philadelphia
delegates from various states met in Pennsylvania state of Philadelphia. First in order they elected George Washington President of the convection to establish the rules. The articles of confederation had to be modified. It was out of control so the convection had to be held
The Problem with the Articles of Confederation
The articles gave no power to regulate domestic affairs. For example NO power to tax , no power to rule power. Congress depended on the States .This had a big impact because congress didn't have money pay soldiers in the Revolutionary War that helped them