After the United States won its independence, the nation’s new leaders came together to create a governing document for their new country. The framers of the constitution met at the Constitutional Convention where they debated, argued, and wrote the United States Constitution. This book discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution, why the United States needed one, and the constant and changing points of the original document.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

The “A True Book: American History” series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and discover how they helped shape the country as it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

After the United States won its independence, the nation’s new leaders came together to create a governing document for their new country. The framers of the constitution met at the Constitutional Convention where they debated, argued, and wrote the United States Constitution. This book discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution, why the United States needed one, and the constant and changing points of the original document.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

The “A True Book: American History” series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and discover how they helped shape the country as it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

After the United States won its independence, the nation’s new leaders came together to create a governing document for their new country. The framers of the constitution met at the Constitutional Convention where they debated, argued, and wrote the United States Constitution. This book discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution, why the United States needed one, and the constant and changing points of the original document.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

The “A True Book: American History” series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and discover how they helped shape the country as it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.