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The Philadelphia Convention
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The American Revolution
The Philadelphia Convention deliberated throughout the summer of 1787. Though due to begin its business on 14 May, it only commenced work on 28 May when seven states were represented. It concluded its deliberations on 17 September by recommending to Congress a draft constitution that altered the structure of national government and drastically changed its relationship to the states and the people.