The delegate decided not to revise the Articles of Confederation because they recognized that the framework was fundamentally flawed and ineffective in addressing the needs of a growing nation. Instead of mere revisions, they believed a complete overhaul was necessary to create a stronger central government that could effectively manage issues like interstate commerce, taxation, and defense. This realization ultimately led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
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