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Why is the Constitution referred to as a “bundle of compromises?”

Why is the Constitution referred to as a “bundle of compromises?”. The Constitutional Convention (1787). WHY?. “Let’s just simply change the Articles of Confederation!”. “No my good man, let’s write a Constitution!”. Who was there?. 55 delegates from the states met in Philly

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Why is the Constitution referred to as a “bundle of compromises?”

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  1. Why is the Constitution referred to as a“bundle of compromises?”

  2. The Constitutional Convention (1787) WHY? “Let’s just simply change the Articles of Confederation!” “No my good man, let’s write a Constitution!”

  3. Who was there? • 55 delegates from the states met in Philly • George Washington (who was elected President of the Convention) • James Madison and Benjamin Franklin • Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were no-shows (diplomats in Europe)

  4. What the heck Rhode island? • Rhode Island refused to send delegates • Strong gov’t would hurt its trade • They wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation!!

  5. They might fall… • Dominoes that is…

  6. What do the columns in the cartoon above represent? Why did the artist choose columns? What message is the cartoonist trying to get across? What would be different about the phrase above if it was written about the Articles of Confederation?

  7. The Great compromise (ct plan) New Jersey Plan Virginia Plan The Great Compromise

  8. #1. “The Great Compromise: Bicameral Legislature House of Representatives Senate 2 reps Per state Proportional representation

  9. Northern Southern 3/5 Compromise Three-Fifths Compromise Slaves should not be counted for representation in Congress because they can’t vote Slaves should be counted for representation, but not for taxes. Three-fifths of the slaves in a state would be counted for BOTH representation in Congress and for taxation.

  10. What were the “ideas of liberty that founded the nation”? How would the country be divided during the Civil War 74 years later? What did Northern states and Southern states want prior to this compromise in regards to slave representation?

  11. What were the southern states primarily exporting? Why didn’t they want taxes? Why would northern states want taxes on imports/exports? 3. How was there a compromise for both Northern and Southern states?

  12. Northern (Industrial) Southern (Agricultural) Commerce Compromise Commerce Compromise Tax imports Tax exports Congress can regulate slave trade Taxes on imports No Tax on exports No regulation of the slave trade Congress can tax imports No taxes on exports No regulation of the slave trade for at least 20 years

  13. PRESIDENCY COMPROMISE FAVORED SHORT TERM FAVORED LONG TERM The two sides agree on a four year term for Presidents.

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