what was the initial purpose of the constitutional convention?

a. to write the constitution
b. to amend the constitution
c. to amend the articles of confederation
d. to ratify the constitution

c. to amend the articles of confederation

The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to amend the Articles of Confederation, which was the governing document of the United States at that time. The correct answer is c. to amend the Articles of Confederation.