Part Three of The Founding of a Nation series As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, step inside the room where a new nation took shape. Using Thomas Jefferson's original draft and other primary sources, you'll explore the ideas that shaped the Constitution and the challenges the founders faced as they worked to create a stronger government. Then you will take your place at the Constitutional Convention in an exciting role-playing simulation, where you'll represent delegates, debate important issues, negotiate competing viewpoints, and work together to build a government that could unite a new nation. By examining original documents and defending different perspectives, you'll discover that the Constitution was the result of careful compromise, thoughtful debate, and bold ideas that continue to shape the United States today.