Question

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to

A. develop the principle of states' rights.
B. solve the slavery issue.
C. revise the Articles of Confederation.
D. elect the first president of the United States. User: Under Article _______ of the Constitution, the laws of Congress and all treaties are the law of the land.
A. IV
B. VII
C. VI
D. III

Answer 1

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to "C. revise the Articles of Confederation," since it was clear that the Articles were far too "Weak" to be effective.