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- read \the constitutional convention\ from \who was and wasnt in the room\
with your group, take notes about the identities of those \in the room\ and one group
ot in the room\ during the writing of the constitution. note any possible motivations you think each may have in the writing or outcomes of the constitution.
| identities | possible motives | ---- | ---- | ---- | group involved in writing the constitution | george washington | one group not involved in writing the constitution |
For the group involved in writing the U.S. Constitution, the core members were white, wealthy, male landowners, lawyers, and politicians (like George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin). Their motives centered on creating a stronger federal government to protect property rights, stabilize the economy, and unify the states while preserving elite political power.
For a group excluded, enslaved Black people were entirely barred. Their unrepresented motives would have included ending enslavement, securing legal personhood, gaining equal rights, and protecting their families from forced separation.
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| Category | Identities | Possible Motives |
|---|---|---|
| One group NOT involved in writing the Constitution | Enslaved Black people | End chattel enslavement, gain legal recognition/personhood, secure basic human rights, and prevent family separation |