What is the United States Constitution?

Imagine being locked inside a boiling hot room with the windows nailed shut all summer long! That is exactly what happened in 1787 when fifty-five men traveled to Philadelphia to write the ultimate rulebook for a brand new country: the United States Constitution. Join Mira and Finn as they time-travel back to witness the drama, arguments, and amazing compromises that created the American government! You'll find out why the famous inventor Benjamin Franklin had to be carried to meetings in a special chair, how George Washington kept the peace, and why the delegates were so terrified of people listening in that they kept everything a total secret! Discover how an incredible idea called the "Great Compromise" saved the young country from completely falling apart. Plus, learn hilarious fun facts, like how Alexander Hamilton made a permanent spelling mistake on the final copy! Grab your fans and get ready for a sweaty, exciting adventure into history to learn how four pieces of parchment shaped a nation's future, and why those very same rules still matter today!