Hammering Out a Bundle of Compromises After deciding to scrap the Articles of Confederation, what to do? “ ” vs. “ ” “ ” Slavery Slave trade would exist for at least 20 years

Compromises cont. Separation of Powers States and national government Branches of government Constitutional Convention adjourned on 9/17/1787 -Constitution now had to be ratified by voters

Process to ratify the new Constitution  Article VII Ratification Process to ratify the new Constitution  Article VII

Ratification of the Constitution Conducted in special conventions  states and it would go into effect vs. United States vs. States United * written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay 85 essays to gain support for republican political doctrine Ex. Explained “checks and balances”, benefits of large republic * promised to be added later MA, NY, VA Met state requirement in 1788

Controversy Over the Constitution When the Constitution was printed in the newspapers people were shocked Delegates created a NEW constitution Framers set up procedure they thought gave the Constitution the best chance to be ratified Bypassed state legislatures

Opposing Sides Supporters of the Constitution Liked balance of power between states and national gov’t Separation of power would protect against tyranny Opposed the new Constitution Lack of protection for individual rights

Opposing Sides cont. Both sides tried to gain popular support The Federalist (Papers) 85 essays defending the Constitution 1787-1788 in NY Letter from the Federal Farmer Rights that needed more protection Speech, press, religion, trial by jury, searches, etc.

Bill of Rights – Key to Ratification Federalists promised to add a bill of rights if the Constitution was ratified http://teachingamericanhistory.org/ratification/map/?state=Delaware