The Constitution: Drafting a More Perfect Union

This lesson focuses on the drafting of the United States Constitution during the Federal Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia. Students will analyze an unidentified historical document and draw conclusions about what this document was for, who created it, and why.

Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.11.2.c, SS.11.2.c.2, SS.11.2.c.3 and more!

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