Books with title History Firsthand - The Constitutional Convention

James Madison wiped his forehead for what seemed like the one hundredth time today. He had to do so to keep the sweat from dripping into his eyes. He looked over at Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was sweating also, his face shining as he fanned himself with a stack of papers. Seated on the stage, General George Washington was politely listening to Alexander Hamilton, representative from New York, as he explained why a larger government doesn’t have to mean a more dangerous government. Even General Washington, always so dignified and calm, looked uncomfortable in the heat.And so begins the fascinating history of the constitutional convention. It's hard to imagine America ever faced times so hard, but in this book, just for kids, you'll find out what happened and what it was like to be a kid during these times.KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps Study Guides; with dozens of books published every month, there's sure to be something just for you! Visit our website to find out more.

Philadelphia Convention, James Madison, Kids book, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Constitution for kids, Virginia PlanAnd so begins the fascinating history of the constitutional convention. It's hard to imagine America ever faced times so hard, but in this book, just for kids, you'll find out what happened and what it was like to be a kid during these times.KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps Study Guides; with dozens of books published every month, there's sure to be something just for you! Visit our website to find out more.

In 1787, delegates from twelve different states came together in Philadelphia. Their task was to revise the ineffective Articles of Confederation that made up the original government of the United States of America. In the end, those fifty five men wrote a new Constitution, a document that today is the longest-standing national constitution in the world. These delegates included some of the best known and most respected men in America, and the government that they envisioned, debated, and eventually agreed upon became and remains a model for new nations throughout the world.