The framers went to Philadelphia in 1787 primarily to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which had led to issues like economic instability and lack of federal authority. They aimed to create a stronger central government that could effectively manage interstate relations and provide for national defense. Additionally, they sought to establish a framework for governance that would balance the interests of both large and small states, ultimately resulting in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
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