Question

Which selection below explains why the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention of 1787, initially called to amend the Articles of Confederation, resulted in the ultimate creation of a new government?
Select one:
A.
a large majority of the states wanted no changes to the Articles

B.
a federal court decision mandated them to do so

C.
amending the Articles of Confederation required a unanimous vote

D.
at the time it was impossible to assemble delegates from all 13 states

Answer 1

Answer:

The Philadelphia Constitutional Convention of 1787, initially called to amend the Articles of Confederation, resulted in the ultimate creation of a new government because amending the Articles of Confederation required a unanimous vote.

Option: (C)

Explanation:

• When the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention was initially called, the intention of the convention was not defined as to dismiss the Articles of Confederation and bring in a new Constitution.
• As the discussions progressed, the need to have a new Constitution surfaced and it was held up by the majority of delegates in order to dispense more power to the federal government than the states had. Hence, it was required to form a new government so as to fetch a unanimous vote for the introduction of new Constitution.