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The Philadelphia or constitutional convention

The Philadelphia or constitutional convention. Purpose? To fix the Articles of Confederation Characteristics of Framers? Men Fairly young (42) Not poor Served during the war. Definition of a Framer: Delegate who helped create the constitution-the framed, or shaped, wrote it. ***

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The Philadelphia or constitutional convention

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  1. The Philadelphia or constitutional convention

  2. Purpose? To fix the Articles of Confederation Characteristics of Framers? Men Fairly young (42) Not poor Served during the war

  3. Definition of a Framer: Delegate who helped create the constitution-the framed, or shaped, wrote it. *** Father of the Constitution? James Madison: his influence and plan for a new government plus his journal on the convention helped shape our new country.***

  4. Why George Washington was President of the convention? He was the most respected and honored man in the country. *** Why didn’t these people go? a. Thomas Jefferson-In France b. John Adams-In England

  5. Patrick Henry-He smelled a rat and would not come. He didn’t trust a strong federal government. Women-Not allowed Native Americans-Not allowed African Americans-Not allowed Rhode Island-Did not trust a strong national government

  6. Five ideas about government: a. National government should have limited powers Government should protect fundamental rights and promote the common good Need a strong national government to protect fundamental rights Need a republican form of government of elected representatives to make sure it serves the common good Need a system of separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power.

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