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Constitutional Convention

Constitutional Convention. Ms. Ramos. 55 Delegates Most were college-educated & legal May 25, 1787 Held in secret Ea state = 1 vote. Ms. Ramos. 12 states were represented Rhode Island not present Purpose – Amend the Articles. New Jersey Plan. W. Paterson Unicameral

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Constitutional Convention

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  1. Constitutional Convention Ms. Ramos

  2. 55 Delegates • Most were college-educated & legal • May 25, 1787 • Held in secret • Ea state = 1 vote Ms. Ramos

  3. 12 states were represented • Rhode Island not present • Purpose – Amend the Articles

  4. New Jersey Plan • W. Paterson • Unicameral • Equal representation http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/usstates/newjerseyhistory2.htm http://legacy.owensboro.kctcs.edu/mmaltby/his108/creating.htm Ms. Ramos

  5. Virginia Plan • E. Randolph • Bicameral • Based on population http://virginiaplan.blogspot.com/2008/10/advantages-of-virginia-plan.html Ms. Ramos

  6. Great Compromise (CT) • Representation • “Trade” • Executive Ms. Ramos

  7. Bi-Cameral • 2 houses • Upper: Senate based on equal reps • Lower: House based on pop Ms. Ramos

  8. Ms. Ramos http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/nhhs/amrev/begin.htm

  9. 3/5ths Compromise http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2006/grade8/ss/8socialstudies.htm Ms. Ramos

  10. Commerce & Slave Trade Compromise • Federal Gov could tax imports, NOT exports • Congress could not ban slave trade until after 1808 Ms. Ramos

  11. Ms. Ramos http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/themes/government/convention.htm

  12. http://smtp.antelecom.net/blogs/BSMRAMainsite/item_2.htm Ms. Ramos

  13. Madison, Hamilton, Jay • Published in NY newspapers • Crucial states: NY & VA • Pen name: Pubilus • Significance: Est key beliefs & principles that make up US system of govt Ms. Ramos

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