2. Origins of American Government The Constitutional Convention
Chapter 2
Origins of American Government
Section 4
The Constitutional Convention

3. The Constitutional Convention
Main Idea
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention compromised on key issues to create a plan for a strong national government.

4. The Constitutional Convention
Focus Questions
Why did the Constitutional Convention draft a new plan for government?
How did the rival plans for the new government differ?
What other conflicts required the Framers to compromise?

5. Crafting a More Perfect Union