Description The U.S. Constitution is the oldest written constitution still in use in the world! It went into effect in 1789. But where was it during the American Revolution? What were the Articles of Confederation? And why are there so many compromises in the Constitution? The answers to these questions and more are found in the pages of this engaging historical book. Readers learn the most important people, dates, and events surrounding the writing of the Constitution, from the Constitutional Convention to the addition of the Bill of Rights. Historical images complement the straight-forward main text, and graphic organizers and maps aid comprehension