1787

In 1787, a pivotal event in American history took place: the Constitutional Convention. Delegates from twelve states gathered in Philadelphia to create a new governing document, the U.S. Constitution, replacing the Articles of Confederation. The primary goal was to establish a stronger federal government that could effectively manage the country’s issues. The Convention resulted in a framework that outlined the separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights, shaping the structure of the United States government still in use today. This year marked the foundation of the constitutional democracy that persists in the United States.