... order to pass a bill, nine states had to agree that it should go into effect. To amend the Articles, all of the states had to give consent, which was nearly impossible. Luckily, these problems did not go unnoticed, in May of 1787, the colonies decided to call a convention of the states to revise the Articles. Twelve of the thirteen colonies decided to send representatives, all except Rhode Island. This became known as the Constitutional Convention. The intent of the delegates was not to ... completely change the existing government ... ...

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