Lesson 2 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Constitutional Convention of 1787
In 1787, a group of leaders gathered in Philadelphia to discuss how to fix the country's problems.
🎯 Your mission
Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
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In 1787, a group of leaders gathered in Philadelphia to discuss how to fix the country's problems. This meeting was called the Constitutional Convention. Delegates from different states came together to share their ideas about how the government should work. After many debates and discussions, they created a new document called the Constitution, which would guide the United States for years to come.
Key Facts
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787.
Delegates from different states attended to discuss government issues.
The result of the convention was the creation of the Constitution.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Why this still matters
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