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Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention agree to keep discussions in their meetings a secret?

Why did the founding fathers protect freedom of the press in the Bill of Rights?

What were the major conflicts of the Philadelphia Convention and how were they resolved?

Why did the Founding Fathers chose federalism instead of either a confederation or a unitary system in 1787?



The Constitutional Convention


 

Ratifying the Constitution Signing the Constitution Delegates to the Constitutional Convention The Work Begins Writing the Constitution The Great Compromise Bill of Rights Powers of the Federal Government The Three Branches of Government Checks and Balances Amendments Women - The Right to Vote

 
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention


Uncle Sam, the word spy, wants you to take a minute and test your knowledge.

Match the word(s) in the left-hand column to complete the questions or statements in the right-hand column. Check your answers.

Constitution of the United States A. The Constitution establishes ______ branch(es) of government.
legislative article B. The Constitution is _____________.
Bill of Rights C. A document setting out the laws that are the framework of our nation.
three D. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
a plan of government for our country E. The portion of the Constitution that requires each state to respect the laws of the other states is the ________.

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Did you know there were fifty-five delegates to the Constitutional Convention, thirty-four of which were lawyers? Did you know of the fifty-five delegates that attended the Constitutional Convention, thirty-nine signed and three delegates dissented?

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Projects You Can Do

In this project, students learn about the issues faced by the Founding Fathers; research the structure and principles of the government the delegates put together during the Constitutional Convention; and then take part in a class constitutional convention in which they create a class government modeled on the architecture of the U.S. government. Learn more about this project at:

Architecture of a Government

 

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