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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. Bill of Rights – Key to Ratification
Federalists promised to add a bill of rights if the Constitution was ratified