Final Assignment
In this lesson, you have learned about the debate over slavery that took place at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. You will now write an essay that shares what you have learned and what you think about it.
Final Assignment Instructions
Begin by reviewing your notes. Click "My Work" above and view or print out the screen.
- Choose one of the topics below and write an essay.
- Organize your response so that it includes at least three supporting details that you have learned from the reading passage, video, and other materials in this lesson.
- Use at least three vocabulary words (or a form of the words) as part of your supporting details. For example, for the word jump, you could use jumps, jumped, or jumping.
Essay Topics
- Describe in your own words how slavery was an issue at the Constitutional Convention. What compromises over slavery did the delegates reach in the Constitution?
- Imagine that you are a Constitutional delegate from either a Northern state or a Southern state. Write up a short argument establishing your position on what should be done about slavery in the new nation.
Click Write It to get started. You’ll be able to write your answer online here, put in a link to share what you write in another online document, or upload a file.
