1781-1789 1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 1. the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence

Successes of the Articles Congress Prosecuted the War Passed the Land And Northwest Ordinances dividing Western lands

Problems Mount

Philadelphia Convention Congress, in New York, agrees to call for a convention in May 1787 in Philadelphia “for the sole purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation” 12 states (not RI) sent 55 delegates to Independence Hall

Father of the Constitution 1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

Who Were the Delegates? Most of the 55 white male delegates knew and respected one another through shared past adventures. 3 --- had been in the Stamp Act Congress 8 --- had signed the Declaration of Independence, 2 the Articles of Confederation 42 --- had served in either a continental or confederate congress 30 --- were Revolutionary War veterans 2 --- would become Presidents, 1 Vice-President 7--- had been governors, 9 would be 8 --- were judges, 2 would serve on US Supreme Court

2 --- were college presidents, 29 were college-educated 34 --- had practiced law, 20 had helped write state constitutions 18 --- had worked or studied abroad, many were fluent in French, Latin and other languages 8 --- were born outside US but all within British Empire Most were prosperous lawyers, businessmen or planters. Average age 42, most in their 30s. Washington was 55, Franklin was 81.

Washington Elected President

1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

The Virginia Plan Branches Three - legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislature was more powerful, as it chose people to serve in the executive and judicial branches .Legislature Two houses (bicameral). The House of Representatives was elected by the people and the Senate was elected by the state legislatures. Both were represented proportionally. Other Powers The legislature could regulate interstate trade, strike down laws deemed unconstitutional and use armed forces to enforce laws. The New Jersey Plan Branches Three - legislative, executive, and judicial. The legislature appoints people to serve in the executive branch, and the executive branch selects the justices of the Supreme Court. Legislature One house (unicameral). States would be represented equally, so all states had the same power. Other PowersThe national government could levy taxes and import duties, regulate trade, and state laws would be subordinate to laws passed by the national legislature.

1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on: PO 2. the major debates of the Constitutional Convention and their resolution

“Bundle of Compromises”

Bill 3 Rings Bill 2 Powers Crash Electoral