The year is 1796. George Washington is finishing his second and final term as the first President of the United States. The population of the 15 states and the territories is around 3.9 million. As population grows in the Southwest Territory, a referendum (or vote) is held with the majority voting in favor of the territory joining the union as the state of Tennessee.
Under the leadership of Territorial Governor William Blount, the first Constitutional Convention in Tennessee is held in Knoxville. At this convention, delegates gather to draft a state constitution and bill of rights to submit to Congress for approval.
In this digital breakout, you will travel back to 1796 and join the delegates at the first Constitutional Convention to decide what to include in the first Tennessee State Constitution.
Click "Next" to join the delegation!
