However, this group decided that it was not powerful enough to enact the proper legislation, so it called for sweeping reforms of the Articles of Confederation.
The request to convene was issued by the Virginia Legislature and its purpose was to discuss national regulation of commerce and other issues not covered by the Articles of Confederation. However, this group decided that it was not powerful enough to enact the proper legislation, so it called for sweeping reforms of the Articles of Confederation. Incidents like Shays' Rebellion caused its grievances to be heard, and a larger, more representative convention was called for the following year in Philadelphia. FTP, identify this 1786 Maryland convention that called for the 1787 Continental Congress.
The request to convene was issued by the Virginia Legislature and its purpose was to discuss national regulation of commerce and other issues not covered by the Articles of Confederation.
{Annapolis} Convention