The Constitutional Convention of 1787

Constitutional Convention

• In 1787, a group of 55 delegates, including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin, met at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
• The purpose of the convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation, but it ultimately led to the creation of the United States Constitution.

Key Dates

• The Constitutional Convention took place from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
• In 1788, the Constitution was ratified, and the proposed Bill of Rights was introduced.

Bill of Rights

• The Bill of Rights is a document that guarantees individual liberties and protections.
• The main purpose of the 1st Amendment is to ensure freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

Anti-Federalists

• Anti-Federalists were a group of individuals who opposed the ratification of the Constitution, fearing a strong central government.

Structure of the Constitution

• The Constitution consists of three main parts: the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments.

American Independence

• In 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great Britain.