The
Constitution of the United States - The National Archives and Records
Administration provides this must-see site for all delegates. Students can read
brief biographies of their delegates as well as those of other delegates from
their state. The site also offers an excellent overview of the Convention and
ratification process, as well as interesting "tidbits" of information about the
document itself. Images of the document are also provided.
FindLaw —
Constitutional Law Center - FindLaw has a section of their site devoted
to the founding fathers. Students can learn more about the background of their
roles at this easy-to-use site.
The Debates in the Federal
Convention of 1787 - Compare your class discussions and compromises
with the actual deliberations of the founding fathers! Thanks to Mr. Madison
(and the Internet), students can check out the transcripts of the actual
Constitutional Convention at this site hosted by the Constitution Society.