Detailed Instructions: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Q: The scope of the resolutions , going well beyond tinkering with the Articles of Confederation , succeeded in broadening the debate to encompass fundamental revisions to the structure and powers of the national government .
A:
The resolutions went well beyond making minor changes to the Articles of Confederation .