Constitutional Convention Brochure Assignment
Directions: Much of the debate that took place during the Constitutional Convention of
1787 was unknown to most Americans. Now that the convention is over you need to
create a brochure explaining what the major events that occurred.
Option 1: Create an informational brochure that includes a description and image
representing the following issues:
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6.
The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise
Three Branches of Government
Slavery Issue (What the North Wanted /What the South Wanted)
Three-fifths Compromise
Option 2: Create a persuasive brochure that includes a description and a reason
to support/oppose the following issues: Your brochure should represent the
perspective of Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and with the following issues,
you will explain why the Constitution should or should not be ratified:
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2.
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6.
The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise
Three Branches of Government
Slavery Issue (What the North Wanted /What the South Wanted)
Three-fifths Compromise
What is different between option 1 and option 2??
Option 1 is an INFORMATIONAL brochure- it requires information and images.
Option 2 is a PERSUASIVE brochure that does not necessarily require pictures. But,
along with the information, you must explain a reason to support or oppose the
Constitution based on EACH issue in the brochure.
Option 1 Rubric
Option 2 Rubric