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Compromises

Compromises. PowerPoint presented by Mr. Shepard. o f the Constitution. What is a compromise?. 3/5 Compromise. Continued debate over slavery North –V- South South wants slaves counted for representation in the House but didn’t want them counted for taxes

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Compromises

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  1. Compromises PowerPoint presented by Mr. Shepard of the Constitution

  2. What is a compromise?

  3. 3/5 Compromise • Continued debate over slavery • North –V- South • South wants slaves counted for representation in the House but didn’t want them counted for taxes • Comprise= three fifths of enslaved African Americans counted • Taxes and representation

  4. The Great Compromise(Connecticut Compromise) • Solved the problem of representation in Congress • Congress=Bicameral • Each state would now have 2 members in Congress • H.O.R. =each state would receive representatives based on population

  5. Bill of Rights • Federalists • Favored a strong government • Supported the Constitution • Anti-Federalists • Feared a strong government would deny people of their rights • Opposed the Constitution

  6. B.O.R.

  7. Commerce Compromise • Congress could not tax exports • Congress could regulate tax • President given powers to make treaties with other countries

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