Imagine it is late 1787. Your town is holding a community picnic to show support for the new government. You are one of the very few people who know about the debate over the Constitution. The townspeople have asked you to explain these events during the picnic in the center of town

Hook your audience into wanting to read or hear your speech. You can tell a story or use a quote. Introduce the event and basic facts like people and places. Use at least three sentences.