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Lesson 8Opening the Convention

The Constitutional Convention

What do you think would be challenging about creating a new constitution for the United States in 1787?This drawing represents the Assembly Room at

Independence Hall, where delegates to the Constitutional Convention met.

What do you see here?

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WARM UP

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constitutions

VOCAB Key Vocabulary to add to Flashcard List (9)

19R LEARNING TARGETS

I can identify two beliefs the delegates to the Constitutional Convention shared and two issues that divided them.

I can explain the importance of secrecy to the convention.

Lesson 8: The Constitutional Convention – Opening the Convention

Welcome to Philadelphia Delegates!Rules of Order

Raise your hand and wait to be recognized.

When you have the floor, please stand.

Acknowledge speakers by their names, i.e. Doctor Franklin.

Welcome to Philadelphia Delegates!

The Oath of Secrecy.“I promise not to divulge to

the public what is discussed at this convention.”

Secure the Assembly Room.

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Attach the Graphic Organizer.

Read Section 8.4, pages 148-150, BUT skip the section “The Delegates.”

You have 10 minutes toread and complete this.

Complete the Graphic Organizer.

Preview the blue headings, pictures, terms.

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What beliefs did the delegates share?

What ideas divided them?

8.4 Opening the Constitutional Convention

Why was “secrecy” so important to the Constitutional Convention?

WHY these visuals for our graphic notes?

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What beliefs did the delegates share?

What ideas divided them?

8.4 Opening the Constitutional ConventionAll the delegates believed that government had to protect people’s rights to liberty and equality,

They disagreed about which people were entitled to vote and to hold office. They were divided over which should have more power, the national government or the individual states.

the “just powers of government come from the consent of the governed,”

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George Washington was selected to preside over the convention.

and that a “republic” was the best form of government.

8.4 Opening the Constitutional ConventionWhy was “secrecy” so important to the Constitutional Convention?Secrecy was important because it allowed the delegates to speak their minds freely without causing alarm or opposition among the general public.

Lesson 8: The Constitutional Convention – Opening the Convention

VOCAB

CONSTITUTIONS written plans that provide the basic framework of a government

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In order for us to create a NEW constitution,

we must resolve a series of issues.

I Call This Convention to

Order!Our ENDURING UNDERSTANDING:

Effective compromise requires give and take.

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Our ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:How do you change rules so they can be

more effective?Why do people have conflict?

How do people compromise on what they believe is important?

What role did compromise play in conflicts surrounding the creation of the

Constitution?

On to Lesson 9 . . .

What beliefs did the delegates share?

What ideas divided them?

8.4 Opening the Constitutional ConventionAll the delegates believed that government had to protect people’s rights to liberty and equality,

They disagreed about which people were entitled to vote and to hold office. They were divided over which should have more power, the national government or the individual states.Why was “secrecy” so important to the Constitutional Convention?Secrecy was important because it allowed the delegates to speak their minds freely without causing alarm or opposition among the general public.

and that a “republic” was the best form of government.

Lesson 8: The Constitutional Convention – Opening the Convention

George Washington was select to preside over the convention.