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title: "Constitution drafted in Philadelphia — Definition & Meaning"
description: "The Constitution drafted in Philadelphia is the U.S. Constitution, created in 1787 by delegates aiming to replace the Articles of Confederation."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Constitution drafted in Philadelphia is the United States Constitution, framed at the Constitutional Convention from May to September 1787.
- Which compromise at the Philadelphia Convention created the structure of Congress?
- When was the Constitution drafted and when did it take effect?
- What were The Federalist Papers and who wrote them?
- How can the Constitution be amended?

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In 1787, delegates including George Washington and James Madison signed the new Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, replacing the Articles of Confederation with a stronger federal framework.

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