Understanding the Constitutional Convention

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Constitutional Convention

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Meeting to create U.S. Constitution, 1787

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convention

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a meeting

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Philadelphia

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City in Pennsylvania where the Constitutional Convention was held

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James Madison

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Called "Father of the Constitution"

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George Washington

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President of the Constitutional Convention

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September 17, 1787

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Constitution was signed

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Government

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a group of people who make rules and decisions for a country, state, city, or community.

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Articles of Confederation

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The national government before U.S. Constitution

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Constitution

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The document that explains how the government is set up

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Congress

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The part of government that makes laws