1. Creating the Constitution
Week 2

2. The Framers 12 of the 13 states, 55 men, leading statesmen of the day
The Framers met in Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

3. George Washington was chosen president of the convention.
The convention was kept secret from the public.
The original purpose was to fix the Articles of Confederation.

4. A New Government
The Virginia Plan- called for a three-branch government with a bicamerial legislature in which each states membership is determined by its population.

5. The New Jersey Plan-alternative to the Virginia Plan, called for a unicameral legislation where each state would be equally represented.

6. Compromises
Connecticut compromise (The Great Compromise)- congress should be composed of a senate based on equal representation, and a house based on population.

7. Three-fifths compromise- All free people should be counted and slaves should be counted as 3/5 of a person for representation in congress.