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U.S. Constitution
In May 14, 1787, a Federal convention was held at Independence Hall with the intended purpose of reviewing the Articles of Confederation. However, by mid-June it became apparent that the convention would draft an entirely new document, thus creating a new federal government. The delegates at the convention represented twelve of the thirteen states in the Union and George Washington presided over the meetings.
First, we must understand the prevailing thoughts on government and self-rule that would have influenced the Founding Fathers. Using the link below:
- Click on “Visit Site” and then click on the “Origins” tab to learn about English and Colonial documents, as well as English philosophers, who influenced the writing of the Constitution.
- Click on the “Creation” tab to discover more about the Delegates, the Virginia and New Jersey plans for the Federal government, as well as the sentiments between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
- Click on the “Constitution” tab and read the document, discover the “Important Sections”, and learn why the Constitution is called a “Living Constitution.”
The original document can be seen at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Click on the link below to go to the National Archives’ website, and then click on “Questions and Answers Pertaining to the Constitution.” The list of questions will give you an overview of the document and its creation.
The website below will test your knowledge about the Constitution. Click on the “Crossword Puzzles” and “Past Exams” to see how much you know.
Use the website below to play a “Save the Bill of Rights” game. Help find the lost amendments as you re-create the Bill of Rights.
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