In what year was the Constitution written?

The Constitution of the United States was written in 1787 during the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia. This was a pivotal moment in American history as the convention sought to create a stronger federal government to replace the Articles of Confederation, which had proven inadequate for governance. The drafting process resulted in a document that established the framework of the government, delineated the powers of its branches, and included a system of checks and balances.

The year 1785 predates the convention and is not associated with the Constitution's drafting. The year 1789 is significant because it marks the year the Constitution went into effect after the necessary number of states ratified it, and 1790 is even later, following the establishment of the federal government under the new Constitution. Thus, 1787 is correctly identified as the year when the Constitution was officially created.