United States Constitution

The Constitutional Convention was
held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May 1797: Beginning of the Constitutional Convention

July 1787: The "Great Compromise" is Created

September 1787: Delegates Approve of the Constitution

June 1789: The Bill of Rights was Proposed
to the House of Representatives

To Create an Effective Government for the
United States

To Replace the Ineffective Articles of Confederation

Created by the Framers of the Constitution

James Madison:
"Father of the Constitution"

George Washington:
Presided over the Constitutional Convention

There were 70 delegates who were nominated,
but only 55 attended. Only Rhode Island sent no
delegates at all.

A New Document to Establish
a Government of the United States

Replaced the Articles of Confederation

Created a Strong Central Government
and Reserved Powers to the States

Enforced Rule of the Majority

Respected Rights of the Minority

Includes a Bill of Rights to Protect
Rights of the Individual

First 10 Amendments to the Constitution

Able to be Amended: Considered a "Living Document"