Constitutional Convention of 1780

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a pivotal meeting held in Philadelphia where delegates gathered to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the United States' first governing document. Instead of just amending the Articles, they decided to create a new Constitution, establishing a stronger federal government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Key issues included representation, federalism, and individual rights. The outcome was the U.S. Constitution, which balanced power between states and the national government and included the Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms. This framework still guides the United States today.