The Constitutional Convention

What is the Constitution?

• A document that tells about Philidelphia

• The Declaration

• A document that outlines the structures and powers of the US government

What is celebrated on September 17th each year?

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Constitution Day

• Labor Day

Why did the Founders feel the need to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• They wanted more power for the states.

• The Articles were too strong.

• They wanted to abolish the government.

• The Articles couldn't keep the states united.

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• New York

• Boston

Which state did not send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention?

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Georgia

• New York

Who was one of the well-known delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln