The Creation of the Constitution

Watch the video clips below about how our current system of government came to be. Watch as several well-known historical figures work together to create the Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation. After watching the videos answer the questions below in a comment on this post.

** Note- Read the questions before you begin watching the videos. You may also watch the videos again to help answer the questions. We will talk about these 2 clips and the questions below tomorrow in class.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNTNueTl904

(10:51)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZoCuXJZcsg

(10:51)

1. Name at least one thing that the men did NOT all agree on at first when discussing the Constitution.
2. How was that issue solved? What did the men agree on in the end?
3. What is one thing that you learned from watching these video clips?
4. What is one thing that you would still like to know or learn more about?
5. Do you have any other thoughts, reactions, or questions to the videos?

[Standards- 5.4.1.C: Explain the ideals and principles shaping local and state government. Liberty/Freedom, Democracy, Justice, Equality.5.1.4.D: Identify Key ideas about government found in significant documents: Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of rights, Pennsylvania Constitution]