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Constitutional Convention- Day 2. Warmup. Date : Tuesday, January 14 , 2014 Objective : 1. Explain the three problems addressed at the Constitutional Convention; 2. Describe how your state approached these issues. Question : What was the Virginia Plan? Which states would this appeal to? Why?
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Warmup Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Objective: 1. Explain the three problems addressed at the Constitutional Convention; 2. Describe how your state approached these issues. Question: What was the Virginia Plan? Which states would this appeal to? Why? What was the New Jersey Plan? Which states would this appeal to? Why?
Tasks • As a team, read the Background Narrative to familiarize yourself with the three major problems: large states vs. small states, power of the national government vs. power of the state government, and slavery • Use James Madison’s letter and census document to complete worksheet. This will help prepare you for the debate.