The Constitution
At the time in the 1770's people were rethinking about the different forms of government. The first experiment of a loose confederation of independent states had failed. So James Madison took it into his hands to persuade the delegation in Philadelphia in 1787 to try again.
Many different plans were presented but the Constitution, although not perfect, was the best document for government that has stood the test of time.
Read in Timelinks G5 pages 193- 211
Go to Ducksters : https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_constitution.php
Do the quiz at the bottom of the page
Homework
You are a delegate to the convention in Philadelphia in 1787. Are you for or against the new Constitution?
Write three reasons to support your opinion.
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