Philadelphia's Congress Hall
National Park Service Ranger Matthew Ifill talked about Congress Hall, located next to Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. The U.S. Congress met in the building from 1790 to 1800 and Presidents George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated in Congress Hall.
Description
National Park Service Ranger Matthew Ifill talked about Congress Hall, located next to Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. The U.S. Congress met in the building from 1790 to 1800 and Presidents George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated in Congress Hall.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the history and purpose of Congress Hall. Why was Philadelphia serving as the U.S. capital at the time?
- How many representatives were there in Congress at this time? What was the population of the United States at the first census?
- Describe the key events that took place at Congress Hall when Philadelphia was the capital. What were some of the controversial issues being debated?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Amendments
- Bill Of Rights
- Census
- Constitution
- House Of Representatives
- Senate
- Thomas Jefferson
- Two-party System