In Part I, students will learn about the dire condition of the American Union soon after the Revolutionary War. They will learn about some issues dividing the nation and the challenges facing the delegates of the Constitutional Convention as they gathered to save their country from failure. 

Step 1. Fragile Union

Step 2. Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation 

Step 3. Deep Differences Among the States 

Step 4. State Fears Coming to the Constitutional Convention 

Step 5. Disagreements Among the Delegates