American History: Meeting in Philadelphia to Write a Constitution

USCIS:66. When was the Constitution written?

VOA Learning English American History: Meeting in Philadelphia to Write a Constitution

In May of 1787, a group of America's early leaders met in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They planned to amend the Articles of Confederation. That document established a loose union of the 13 states. Instead, they wrote a completely new constitution. It created America's system of government and recognized the rights of its citizens. (read more)

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USCIS:66. When was the Constitution written?

▪ 1787