Lesson 66 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Constitutional Convention of 1787
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a special meeting held in Philadelphia where leaders gathered to create the Constitution.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was a special meeting held in Philadelphia where leaders gathered to create the Constitution. Delegates from 12 of the 13 states came together to discuss how to improve the government. They debated many important topics, such as representation and the powers of the government. After much discussion, they agreed on a new plan for the country, which we now know as the United States Constitution.
Key Facts
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787.
Delegates from 12 out of 13 states attended the convention.
The main goal was to create a new plan for the government.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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