What was the initial purpose of the constitutional convention of 1787?, what areas did they agree? what areas did they not agree? how did they resolve their differences?

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Malaki Rowland

4 November, 23:19

What was the initial purpose of the constitutional convention of 1787?, what areas did they agree? what areas did they not agree? how did they resolve their differences?

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The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia, between May and September of 1787 to 1789. During this convention, the weak Presidency was discussed and the Federalists wanted a stronger executive branch. For one, the Feds wanted to eliminate completely the Articles of Confederation, which was responsible for the apparent weak central government. The Feds wanted a more strong and central government; also eliminating power to the states governor.

By the end of the Convention in Philadelphia, there was a new Constitution altogether, and the Anti-Federalists were able to bring along a few details from the Articles of Confederation onto the new Constitution of 1787. This was portrayed in what is known today as the Bill of Rights.