Constitutional_Convention

=**Constitutional Convention**=

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 * George Washington:** Washington recognized that there were numerous problems under the Articles of Confederation and that the new nation was starting to fall apart. He attempted to hold a meeting in Annapolis but did not get all of the colonies to send delegates. Therefore, Washington decided to go to Philadelphia where the Continental Congress was located. Washington would be presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention. His prestige and reputation kept the Framers working and continuing the process of creating the new form of government. Washington's support for the new Constitution helped with support among the states for ratification.