The year was 1787, and the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were buzzing with excitement. The delegates had just elected George Washington to preside over the Constitutional Convention. The hopes and dreams of a budding nation were finally being realized.

Question

Which information from the text would be the most helpful for a student to highlight? Check all that apply.

1787
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
buzzing with excitement
George Washington to preside
Constitutional Convention
dreams of a budding nation

Answer 1

The information that would be most helpful for a student to highlight includes:

• 1787
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• George Washington to preside
• Constitutional Convention

These details provide key context and important figures related to the event being described. "Buzzing with excitement" and "dreams of a budding nation" are more subjective descriptions and might be less critical for understanding the historical context.