Questions about the Constitutional Convention

Who was Gouverneur Morris?

Who is considered to be the “Father of the Constitution”?

Which notable founding fathers were missing from the convention and why?

Who was chosen to lead the meeting?

What were three major rules that the Framers decided to follow at the convention?

Why did the Framers want to keep what was said at the convention a secret for 35 years?

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in the Philadelphia Convention?

What was the Virginia Plan?

Explain the issue that the Founders faced when deciding on representation in Congress.

What was the New Jersey Plan?