What was the initial goal of the Grand Convention in 1778?
A. to discuss the need for a federal army after Shay's rebellion
B. to revise the Articles of Confederation
C. to write a new Constitution
D. to create an income tax
The initial goal of the Grand Convention in 1778 was to "revise the Articles of Confederation", since they had proven to be too weak to allow the government to pay back its debt or put down rebellions.