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Constitutional Convention

In the summer of 1787, delegates gathered for a convention in Philadelphia, with the goal of revising the Articles of Confederation—the nation’s existing governing document, which wasn’t really working. Instead, they wrote a whole new document, which created a revolutionary form of government: the U.S. Constitution.

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Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention
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Big Questions

Why did the Founding generation decide to write a new Constitution?

How did the U.S. Constitution differ from the Articles of Confederation?

What were some of the main compromises reached by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

Video: Scholar Exchange: Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention
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Video: Scholar Exchange: Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention
Introductory Level
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Video: Scholar Exchange: Constitution 101: The Constitutional Convention with Jill Lepore
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The Constitutional Convention - A Tour of Signers Hall

Classroom Materials

Scholar Exchange Briefing Document

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Scholar Exchange Worksheet

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