Founding Fathers’ Resume
For the Constitutional Convention
Final Product due ____________
You are to create a resume (no more than two pages typed) that includes:
 Name
 Age
 Residence/State
 Education
 Work Experience/ Occupation
 Military Experience (French and Indian War? Revolutionary War?)
 Distinguished Honors (Congress? Signed the Declaration of Independence?
Signed the Articles of Confederation?)
 Philosophy of Government
 Personal Background
 Picture of Founding Father
The information is to be specific and brief. Use my resume of Thomas Jefferson as an
example.
1.
Research: Use the websites below to locate biographical information and a picture of the person
you are playing in the Constitutional Convention.
2.
Resume: Construct a resume. Use my example as a template. Your resume can be handwritten or
typed. THE RESUME SHOULD BE NEAT!
3.
Presentation: You will be required to present a brief statement of your qualifications on opening
day of the Constitutional Convention (no longer than 2 minutes). Talk to your audience. don’t
read!
Helpful Websites
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution_founding_fathers.html
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/delegates/
Grading:
Neatness
Spelling and Mechanics
Picture of Founding Father
Resume Complete, Accurate and Concise
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello, Virginia
Education
1762 College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
1762 Study of Law with George Wythe
Professional Work Experience
1766 Admitted to the Bar, Lawyer,
1769 House of Burgesses, Virginia
Military Experience
1784-present Served as U.S. Ambassador to France
1779-1783 Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution
Distinguished Honors
1776 Writer of the Declaration of Independence
1779 Author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Philosophy of Government
People created government to protect their rights
It is the right and duty of the people to do away with tyrants
Personal Background
Married to Martha Wayles Skelton
Father of six children
Accomplished surveyor, scientist, planter and violinist
Name: _________________________________________
Grade: ________/25
Founding Fathers’ Resume Assignment Grade Sheet
Score
5
4
3
Summary
Proper résumé format
Shows great depth of knowledge for each of
the following:
Name/ Age/ State
Education
Work/ military experience
Distinguished honors/achievements
Belief of government
Personal background
Accurate information
No grammatical errors or typos
Superior presentation
Proper résumé format
Shows good depth of knowledge for each of
the following:
Name/ Age/ State
Education
Work/ military experience
Distinguished honors/achievements
Belief of government
Personal background
Accurate information
A few grammatical errors or typos
Organized, but not very creative
presentation
Mostly proper résumé format
Shows some depth of knowledge for each of
the following:
Name/ Age/ State
Education
Work/ military experience
Distinguished honors/achievements
Belief of government
Personal background
Mostly accurate information (1-2 mistakes)
A few grammatical errors or typos
Presentation is organized, but not creative
2
1
Some mistakes in the résumé format
Shows little depth of knowledge for each of
the following:
Name/ Age/ State
Education
Work/ military experience
Distinguished honors/achievements
Belief of government
Personal background
Some inaccuracies (1-2 mistakes)
Some grammatical errors or typos
Presentation shows little organization, not
creative
Not at all proper résumé format
No depth of knowledge for each of the
following:
Name/ Age/ State
Education
Work/ military experience
Distinguished honors/achievements
Belief of government
Personal background
Many inaccuracies
Numerous grammatical errors or typos
Presentation shows no organization, not
creative