The Annapolis Convention (1786) was originally called to discuss:
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Correct answer: Improving commercial regulations between the states
Only five states sent delegates to Annapolis, making it a failure in its original goal. However, Alexander Hamilton used the gathering to call for a broader convention in Philadelphia to 'revise' the Articles.
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