American HistoryQuestion 65 of 128
What founding document was written in 1787?
a.The U.S. Constitution
b.The Declaration of Independence
c.The Emancipation Proclamation
d.The Bill of Rights
Explanation
The Constitution was written in 1787 at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. It replaced the weaker Articles of Confederation. It was ratified and took effect in 1789.
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