Philadelphia Convention

The Philadelphia Convention, held in 1787, was a gathering of representatives from the thirteen American states to revise the Articles of Confederation. Recognizing the need for a stronger central government, they drafted the U.S. Constitution, establishing a framework for federal authority, including separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches. This convention marked a pivotal moment in American history, transitioning from loose state alliances to a unified nation with a balanced system of government designed to protect individual rights and promote stability.