may 27, 1787 - Constitutional Convention
Description:
A convention held to try and fix the problems with the U.S in the state it was in. They focused on the defense of America and how colonists didn’t call themselves Americans but Virginians for example, because each state was more powerful than the government. It established America's fundamental laws and guaranteed rights to citizens. It was signed on September 17th by the delegates in Philadelphia.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 27, 1787
Now
~ 239 years ago