Alex: Constitution or Articles?

In this lesson, students will observe the political climate at the time of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and read the writings of the delegates who refused to sign the proposed Constitution, as well as those who supported it. Taking on the role of Mason, Gerry, Randolph and others, students will work together to create a modern-day document - a press release, advertisement, bill, or declaration in PowerPoint that summarizes their objections to or support of the proposed constitution. Students will be asked to quickly communicate their position to the majority of state legislatures and to the citizenry.