1. Drawing upon the materials set forth in Chapter one of Contending for the Constitution, describe the unique qualifications of the Convention delegates. How did these unique qualifications impact the contributions made? Do you believe there is evidence of divine intervention? Why or why not?
2. Drawing upon the materials set forth in Chapter two of Contending for the Constitution, explain how the issue of slavery was addressed at the Convention. What is the discrepancy between "ending the slave trade" and "ending slavery" and what was the impact of the federal/state division?