Name ________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Period _______

Convention to Amend the Articles of Confederation

Announcement
Imagine that in the aftermath of Shays’s Rebellion that George Washington has put you in charge of
organizing a convention to make changes to the Articles of Confederation. Review your notes on the
Articles of Confederation. Next, create an announcement or letter encouraging delegates to attend the
Convention. Your announcement should include the following:

Points Possible Student Teacher

Evaluation Evaluation

When the Convention will 10

meet (day, month, year).

Where the Convention will 10

meet (City and Building)

Why the Convention is 10

Meeting

A list of at least four 40

problems/weaknesses

Proper Grammar 10

Eye Catching, Well-Designed 20

and Neat

Total Points 100