Those writing the Constitution had many issues to deal with in forming a document to govern the country. One thorny issue was the status of the states in regard to representation in the federal legislature. Read about the Virginia Plan...

This instructional activity provides discussion, culminating, and extension activities to enhance student understanding of the Constitution, and the Committees of Detail and Style. Students have the opportunity to compare the work of...

This site displays the text as delivered by Thomas A. Edison about the philosophies of Thomas Paine (1737-1809 CE). According to Edison, Paine is one of the great members of society who was never recognized for his outstanding achievements.