The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787 in Philadelphia. George Washington was elected president of the convention. The first rule they passed was one of secrecy, prohibiting leaks for 4 months. Their first major decision was to replace the Articles of Confederation rather than just reform them. There was conflict between large and small states over representation, which was resolved by the Connecticut Compromise, establishing a bicameral legislature.

1. Constitutional Convention Began May 25, 1787

2. Who was elected president of the convention?

3. Constitutional Convention Began May 25, 1787

4. Who was elected president of the convention?

5. - George Washington

6. What rule did they pass right at the onset?

7. Constitutional Convention Began May 25, 1787

8. Who was elected president of the convention?

9. - George Washington

10. What rule did they pass right at the onset?

11. - a rule of secrecy; no leaks for 4 months!

12. What does committee-of-the-whole mean?

13. Constitutional Convention Began May 25, 1787

14. Who was elected president of the convention?

15. - George Washington

16. What rule did they pass right at the onset?

17. - a rule of secrecy; no leaks for 4 months!

18. What does committee-of-the-whole mean?

19. - the whole assembly could act as a committee thus allowing for informal discussions & flexibility in voting

20. What was their first major decision?

21. Constitutional Convention Began May 25, 1787

22. Who was elected president of the convention?