The Constitutional Convention 6/17/25

What was the Constitutional Convention?

A meeting in 1787 where 55 delegates from all 13 states met in Philadelphia to fix the Articles of Confederation

Why did the Constitutional Convention happen?

The Articles of Confederation were weak and caused problems like Shays’ Rebellion

Who led the Constitutional Convention?

George Washington

What were the Articles of Confederation?

The first U.S. government that gave too much power to the states

What was Shays’ Rebellion?

A farmer-led protest in 1786 that showed the Articles couldn’t keep order

What did delegates decide to do at the Convention?

Get rid of the Articles and write a new Constitution

How many states had to be there to vote?

At least 7 of 13 states had to be present, which is called a quorum

How many votes did each state get?

One vote per state, no matter how many delegates

Where did the Constitutional Convention happen?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What year was the Convention held?

1787

Who were some key delegates?

George Washington, James Monroe, Alexander Hamilton

What was created at the end of the Convention?

The Constitution of the United States