Why did the delegates want a new plan instead of making changes to the articles of confedration?

Delegates sought a new plan instead of amending the Articles of Confederation because they believed the existing framework was fundamentally flawed and ineffective in addressing the nation's challenges. The Articles created a weak central government that struggled with issues like economic instability, interstate commerce, and lack of federal authority to enforce laws or collect taxes. Many delegates feared that mere amendments would not suffice to create a stronger, more cohesive national government capable of managing these issues effectively. This led to the call for a Constitutional Convention to draft a new Constitution.