Ch.3 - L.2 - S.1: "The Constitutional Convention"

Open Ended

Use context clues to write your own sentence that uses the word convention.

Multiple Choice

Why do you think it would be important for the delegates to talk freely?

• Delegates should avoid discussing sensitive topics to maintain appropriateness.

• Free discussion among delegates can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.

• So that they could discuss ideas and make decisions without anyone else interfering.

• It is crucial for delegates to speak only when prompted.

Categorize

Options (10)

White males

Well educated

Had experience in politics

Doctors

Lawyers

Slaves

Immigrants

Uneducated

Women

African American Males

What sorts of people attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Correct

Incorrect

Match

Match each rule followed by the delegates to the correct reason for the rule.

• Each state gets one vote, not matter how many delegates attend the convention.

• A simple majority of 7 votes passed a measure.

• Discussions are secret, unattended by the public.

Each state felt it had equal say

Convention could make decision easier

Delegates could discuss ideas freely

• Each state felt it had equal say

• Convention could make decision easier

• Delegates could discuss ideas freely