Adapted by D. Thrasher September 20, 2003 from

http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/roosevelt/constitution/

It is 1787 and the United States of America is a new country trying to find its way through a series of crisis situations. These situations are complicated by the fact that the new government formed through the Articles of Confederation is not efficient. You have been elected as a representative to attend the constitutional convention in Philadelphia. Your concerns depend upon your age, wealth, occupation, geographical location, and past experiences with government. These concerns will lead you to be a supporter (Federalist) or a non-supporter (Anti-Federalist) of the new Constitution. You are excited to be headed to Philadelphia along with Ben Franklin, James Madison, Patrick Henry and George Washington.

Good luck on your trip and remember that the fate of the country is in your hands!