Constitutional Convention Role-Play Simulation

Description

This learning resource provides a detailed simulation of the Constitutional Convention, allowing students to roles as delegates from four distinct states—Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Georgia. The objective is to negotiate a new system of government while addressing the competing interests and compromises that influenced the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Through engaged role-playing, students analyze historical contexts such as population representation, federal power, and the status of slavery, encouraging them to understand the complexities of democracy and governance during the founding of the United States. The simulation framework includes state profiles, strategic objectives, debate categories, and a post-simulation reflection that connects historical decisions to modern political structures.