Constitutional Convention

In May 1787, representatives from each state met in Philadelphia and decided to write a new constitution. These men are known as the ___.

• Farmers

• Framers

• Delegates

• Soldiers

Who were the three (3) major framers?

The framers met for how many months before creating the U.S. Constitution?

• 5

• 6

• 3

• 2

The Constitution was signed at the end of the Constitutional Convention. On _________.

Who is known as the father of the Constitution?​ ​

He planned what needed to be done and kept a detailed record of all the discussions.​

He wanted America to have a strong central government and make sure American’s kept their freedoms and rights.

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The oldest member of the group of framers.​ ​

The Framers are also called?______

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston, MA

• Philadelphia, PA

• Atlanta, GA