Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 7–9
The Constitutional Convention Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 7-9 on the Constitutional Convention. Students learn how delegates met in Philadelphia in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation and reach the Great Compromise, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 7–9
Skill Focus
The Constitutional Convention, us history
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The Constitutional Convention was the 1787 meeting in Philadelphia where delegates wrote a new plan of government to replace the weak Articles of Confederation. This worksheet teaches the key terms – delegate, compromise, the Great Compromise, bicameral, and federalism.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the US Constitution and Bill of Rights worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the key terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the The US Constitution Worksheet for the document the delegates produced.
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The Constitutional Convention Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 7-9 on the Constitutional Convention. Students learn how delegates met in Philadelphia in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation and reach the Great Compromise, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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