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Topic: Assessing the purpose of the Constitution

Confederation in Crisis Shay’s Rebellion (1786) Ex soldiers and indebted farmers Brief fighting in Mass. Weaknesses of the Confederation Too much equality ? (“mobocracy”) Class conflict? Infighting amongst states Economic problems Massive war debts Lack of trade Paper money

Background of the Constitutional Convention (1787) Representatives from each state to Philadelphia “to revise the Articles” The “best men” Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Madison Lawyers and technical experts “Nationalists” Preserve union, regulate “democracy”, protect property

Decisions of the Convention Create a new government!!! Rights vs. Law & Order States vs. Central gov’t Representation issue: Virginia vs. NJ Plans The Great Compromise (AKA The Connecticut Plan) Bicameral Legislature House of Reps Senators 3/5 Compromise Executive Branch Judicial Branch Checks and Balances Electoral College Amendment process (2/3) Democratic or Reactionary? “We the People…” The Charles Beard Theory

Battle for Ratification People to vote to accept the Constitution Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists “I smell a rat” Lack of rights protection Some states vote in favor, others wait NY: The Federalist Papers (NY convinced) Bill of Rights promised…as soon as the Constitution is passed

Conclusion In your opinion, what was the main reason for the writing of the Constitution? Do you think it was necessary for the Articles to be replaced? Explain your reasoning.