Getting to Union

Navigating Differences in the Constitutional Convention

Part II

The Delegates Agreed to Rules that Created Space to Address Issues

In Part II, students will learn how the delegates agreed to a process of giving space to work through issues. They will learn about the rules for debates in the Convention. Following this process built trust among the delegates. 

Step 1. Agreeing to Rules

Step 2. Debate Should Be Orderly

Proceed to Part II. Step 1.