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Constitutional Convention

the gathering of state representatives on may 25th 1787 to revise the articles of confederation.

Virginia Plan

the plan at the constitutional convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two chamber legislature

New Jersey Plan

the plan at the constitutional convention.

compromise

a settlement or peaceful solution in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement or peaceful solution.

Great Compromise

a plan at the constitutional convention.

Three-Fifths Compromise

an agreement at the constitutional convention that three fifths of the enslaved.

Legacy

something received by a predecessor or from the past.

Ethical

.Following accepted standards for conduct or behavior.

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise accomplish?

TheThree-Fifths Compromise determined how enslaved people would be counted in the population.

How were the delegates to the Convention alike and different?

The delegates were alike in that they all agreed that they did not want any form of government that was like the british monarchy. The delegates were all of different ages; some were older, like Ben Franklin and some younger , like hamilton.

Some delegates refused to sign the Constitution because they thought that it

Some delegates refused to sign the Constitution because they thought that it gave too much power to the national goverment.

Why did many of the northern states object to including enslaved people in population counts?

Many northern states objected to enslaved residents being counted in the states population count because the increased populations would give some southern states more representatives in congress.

What was the essential difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

The essential difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan was how the national legislature should be constructed. The Virginia Plan was favored by larger states, they thought there should be 2 houses, and representation should be based upon population count.The New Jersey Plan, was favored by smaller states, and wanted 1 seat,1 house and 1 vote for each state regardless of population.

What was the MAIN subject of debate among delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

The main subject of debate amongst the delegates was how the legislature was structured.

Why was the Great Compromise so important?

The Great Compromise was very important because it created a legislative system everyone could accept.

How did the Great Compromise address the concerns of small and large states?

The Great Compromise addressed the concerns of small and larger states by taking parts of both plans; thus, creating 2 houses of congress. The lower house,House of Representatives, will be based upon the states population, while the upper house, senate,will have 2 senators from every states regardless of population.

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to revise the Articles of confederation

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