Constitutional Convention Debate in Philadelphia Presented By: Edgar, Christian, Celeste, and Enrique.

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Constitutional Convention Debate in Philadelphia Presented By: Edgar, Christian, Celeste, and Enrique

Delegates at the Convention Alexander Hamilton Roger Sherman James Madison topic/alexander-hamilton UPTO262.HTM 124/pres18.html

Problems & Solutions They had to revise the Articles of Confederation. They needed to strengthen the powers of the government. They had to be able to speak freely and to change their minds without fear. They made plans to send delegates to Philadelphia. They changed the Articles of Confederation at the Constitutional Convention. Guards were placed at the doors, windows were nailed shut, and they spread gravel on the street outside.

Problems and Solutions They couldn’t agree on a way to improve the Articles. They disagreed on the number of representatives for each state. They made many compromises. They debated over two plans. Great Compromise New Jersey Plan Virginia Plan 3/5 Compromise

The Virginia Plan Proposed that Congress be given much greater power over the states. It also said the national government should have an executive branch to carry out laws created by Congress. The Virginia Plan stated that the national government should have a judicial branch to interpret the laws passed by Congress. This plan also said that states with larger populations, like Virginia, should have more representatives in Congress than smaller states. They thought that their proposal was the best.

The New Jersey Plan This proposal made during the Constitutional Convention said that each state, large or small, should have the same number of representatives in Congress. The delegates who recommended this plan did not like the Virginia Plan.

James Madison Political Leader Elected fourth President of the United States in 1808 A leader of the drive to approve the Constitution cs_image.htm

Roger Sherman Suggested that Congress should be made up of not just one part but of two parts, called houses This became known as the great Great Compromise cs_image.htm

Three-Fifths Compromise This was an agreement made stating that only three-fifths of the slaves would be counted. Enslaved people would be counted as part of a state’s population for both representation in Congress and for taxes. mdroots.thinkport.org/.../ help.asp

Alexander Hamilton Delegate to the Constitutional Convention and leader of the Federalists Lawyer Appointed by George Washington to serve as his aide in the American Revolution. First Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. topic/alexander-hamilton

Great Compromise An Agreement at the Constitutional Convention to create a Congress with two houses. First proposed by Roger Sherman of Connecticut.

The delegates overcame problems to create a new government that worked. Delegates met in secrecy. Delegates devised compromises. Delegates debated important issues. Conclusion

A New Government

Something to Think About Why do you think that the Three Branches of Government is still being used more than 200 years later? What changes, if any, do you think should be made to the three branches of government ?