It is possible that the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia would never have taken place at all if not for a single event that occurred soon after the Annapolis Convention. This event was

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Shays's Rebellion, a violent uprising of farmers in Massachusetts in 1786-1787, convinced many leaders that the Articles of Confederation were insufficient to maintain order and protect property. This was a significant factor in the decision to hold the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 to create a stronger federal government.

It Is Possible That the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia