<span>The meeting in Philadelphia had been called to discuss revising the Articles of Confederation, but the delegates quickly decided to scrap the articles and drafted a new governing document.</span>
Answer: Very close to or on the verge of.
Explanation:
It is fair to conclude that Massachusetts had a fairly strong government during this time. It was the first state to elaborate a constitution after the independence. This document supported the bicameral legislature. It was also the first state in declaring Universal Rights and abolishing slavery.
