The U.S. Constitution
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the key principles and compromises involved in creating the U.S. Constitution.
Warm-Up Video
PBS · 6:56
Compromise and the Constitution of the United States | Benjamin Franklin | PBS | A Film by Ken Burns
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Great Compromise resulted in each state having two senators and a House of Representatives based on population.
- 2
Southern states wanted to include enslaved people in their population counts, leading to the Three-Fifths Compromise.
- 3
Benjamin Franklin believed that compromise was essential for the new nation to move forward and for American democracy to develop.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) and explain how it resolved the debate over representation in Congress.”
Teacher Guide
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