Constitutional Convention Ms. Ramos. 55 Delegates Most were college-educated & legal May 25, 1787 Held in secret Ea state = 1 vote Ms. Ramos.

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Constitutional Convention Ms. Ramos

55 Delegates Most were college-educated & legal May 25, 1787 Held in secret Ea state = 1 vote Ms. Ramos

12 states were represented – Rhode Island not present Purpose – Amend the Articles

New Jersey Plan Ms. Ramos newjerseyhistory2.htm /mmaltby/his108/creating.htm W. Paterson Unicameral Equal representation

Virginia Plan Ms. Ramos E. Randolph Bicameral Based on population

Great Compromise (CT) Representation “Trade” Executive Ms. Ramos

Bi-Cameral 2 houses – Upper: Senate based on equal reps – Lower: House based on pop Ms. Ramos

3/5ths Compromise Ms. Ramos

Commerce & Slave Trade Compromise Federal Gov could tax imports, NOT exports Congress could not ban slave trade until after 1808 Ms. Ramos

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Madison, Hamilton, Jay Published in NY newspapers – Crucial states: NY & VA Pen name: Pubilus Significance : Significance : Est key beliefs & principles that make up US system of govt Ms. Ramos