When delegates to the Constitutional Convention began to assemble at Philadelphia in May 1787, they quickly resolved to replace rather than merely revise the Articles of Confederation. Although James Madison is known as the “father of the constitution,” George Washington’s support gave the convention its hope of success.Troubles with the existing Confederation of States finally convinced the Continental Congress, in February 1787, to call for a convention of delegates to meet in May in Philadelphia "to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the Federal Government
The grandfather clause was widley used more by the southern states during the reconstruction and the jim crow era, were they would ask black voters to show their grandparent's aquired or granted rights; sometimes even asking to prove the ownership of said granparent over a piece of land with a property title
The increased agricultural production of the 18th century can be traced to four interrelated factors:The increased availability of farmland.A favorable climate.More livestock.Improved crop yield.
Sultan Mehmed II transferred the capital of the Ottoman Empire from Edirne to Constantinople. Constantinople was transformed into an Islamic city: the Hagia Sophia became a mosque, and the city eventually became known as Istanbul.
