The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was called to
A) write a completely new constitution.
B) allow the most radical Revolutionary leaders to write their ideas into law.
C) weaken the power of the central government.
D) revise the Articles of Confederation.
E) reassess our foreign alliances.

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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was initially called to revise the Articles of Confederation, which were proving to be ineffective in governing the new nation. However, it ultimately led to the drafting of a new Constitution.

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 Was Called to