The Major Debates at the Constitutional Convention

How the Articles of Confederation failed and delegates met to create a new constitution. The major debates were over representation in Congress, the powers of the president, how to elect the president (Electoral College), slave trade, and a bill of rights. Jefferson, Madison, Franklin, Washington.

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Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Foundations of Democracy

Issues

Civility

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Lesson Plans

Teaching Strategies

Whole Class Discussion, Small Group Discussion, Writing, Simulation/Role-play

Civic Days

Bill of Rights Day, Constitution Day, Fourth of July

Constitution Articles

Bill of Rights, Constitution Day, Constitutional Convention, Meaning of Constitution

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ratification, Electoral College, George Washington, James Madison, compromise, Thomas Jefferson, slave trade, Three Fifths Compromise