Dates
When did the delegates meet to write the constitution?
June 1816
Who was the person in charge of the Constitutional Convention (meetings)?
Jonathan Jennings
What did the constitution say about slavery?
Slavery was NOT allowed.
What date did the constitution go into effect?
June 29, 1816
How many people helped write the constitution?
43
What two "freedoms" did the constitution protect?
Freedom of speech and religion.
How many days did it take to write the constitution?
18 days
What document helped Indiana write its consitution?
The U.S. Constitution
What did the constitution say about education?
Free education to all children.
How long was Corydon the state capital of Indiana?
Around 10 years:1816-1825
Where did the meetings mainly take place?
In Corydon under the Consitutional Elm tree.
When was our current constitution written?
1851
Hopefully an easy answer:) ... What is Indiana's birthday?
December 11, 1816
What are the three branches of Indiana's government?
legislative, judicial, executive
For fun: What reason did the person on the video show the constitution?
It was Statehood Day.