Constitutional Convention Mini Project
This project is made up of two parts: 1. Create a profile page on PatriotsPosts.com
about an important Delegate at the Constitutional Convention and 2. Complete a computer
simulation of the Convention and write a brief paper. Both parts are due on Monday,
November 24th. Total Points = 52 points
Part One: Create a Delegate Profile page (42pts)
For this portion of the assignment you will pick one delegate from the group of people
which is listed on the back side of this paper and then create a fake profile. You will need
to do research and I have the links located on my class webpage in the Chapter 7 folder.
You may use my template or create your own. The following information must be on your
fake profile page:
*Birthdate-1pt
*Family (married/children- include their names if possible)-1pt
*State and city that they are currently living in- 1pt
*Occupation (Job besides being at the Convention)-1pt
* Hobbies (you can make this up!)-1pt
*Favorite Book (be creative!)-1pt
*You will also need to have a few friends (2) and include their pictures (friends must be other
famous patriots or delegates of this time period). - 4 pts
*Then you must have at least 8 posts from the summer of the Convention. The posts must include at
least 2 topics that were discussed/debated at the Convention (examples: New Jersey and Virginia
Plan, 3/5 Compromise, questions with the executive branch, Great Compromise and the Bill of
Rights). You must discuss each topic- have your delegate explain each topic. One of the 8 must be
a friend or another famous person making a comment about the Convention on your page. -16pts
*You will also need a picture of your person on your profile page- 1 pt.
*Spelling and Grammar will be graded -5 points
* Neatness/Creativity counts! -4 points
*Behavior/on task- 6pts
Part 2: Constitutional Convention Computer Simulation and Comparison Paper
(10 points)
For this portion, please go to my class webpage, Chapter 7 folder and find the link for computer
simulation game. This is a fun game where it takes you back to the summer of 1787 in Philadelphia
and you will be a delegate at the Constitutional Convention. Click the start button and then when
you get to the login screen for the site, click cancel and the game will begin. Whenever possible,
watch the video clips and click on the “learn more” option. Before you vote to ratify the
Constitution, you will need to print off the constitutions, the print off will have your constitution on
the left and the real Constitution on the right hand side. Look through both and then write one
paragraph discussing the similarities and one paragraph discussing the differences between the
two constitutions. Make sure you include why you like your constitution better than the real one or
vice versa.
Please pick from the following delegates at the Convention:
Alexander Hamilton James Madison Ben Franklin
William Patterson
John Dickinson
George Mason
Edmund Randolph Roger Sherman
Elbridge Gerry Oliver Ellsworth
Gouverneur Morris