Once upon a time, The colonial USA had a major problem. The rules they then lived by, the Articles of Confederation, had many problems!

All 13 colonies had to agree to ratify the Articles of Confederation so that the foundation of America may be renewed.

Away with the Articles!

The Constitutional Convention was held so the colonies could discuss improvements to the Articles of Confederation.

They decided to repeal the Articles entirely. Thus, the famous Constitution emerged!

What did the Constitution do exactly? Well, it laid the foundation for America, a foundation we still use even today!

We the people of the United States of America...

The Constitution started with a Preamble, which helped explain why the Constitution was written.

Preamble....

Then came the Bill of Rights, which is the first ten amendments of the Constitution. It gave us many rights and freedoms.

Freedom

of speech

Freedom of Religion

Right to Bear Arms

After the Bill of Rights came the other 17 amendments. One of them abolished slavery and another gave women the right to vote.

The last Amendment added to the Constitution was in 1992. Do you think more Amendments could be added in the future?

Amendment XXVII: No law varying compensation of Senators or Representatives.

Amendment XXVIII: ....???