1. Problems and Solutions during the Constitutional Convention

2. Problems in the Constitutional Convention
Representation in Congress
Fought about how states would be represented (# of people per state in congress)
Big States- (Virginia Plan)- multiple votes in Congress, based on population
Little States –(New Jersey Plan) – 1 vote in Congress, no matter population

3. Problems in the Constitutional Convention
Slavery and Representation
Whether or slaves count as population when determining Congressional votes
Big States- South- Slaves should be counted as population (people)
Little States – North- Should Not be counted as people

4. Problems in the Constitutional Convention
Slavery as an Institution
Whether or not they should have slavery in the new United States Government
Big States- South- Keep Slaves
Little States- North- No Slavery (Puritans)

5. Solutions at the Constitutional Convention
Great Compromise
2 Houses in Congress (Bicameral), One based on population (House of Representatives), One equal representation (Senate)
Big States: House of Representatives
Little States: Senate

6. Solutions at the Constitutional Convention
3/5ths Compromise
Slaves will be counted as 3/5ths of a person (for every 5 slaves, 3 will be counted)
Big States: Slaves are counted as 3/5ths of a person
Little States: Northern States still have a majority in the House of Representatives

7. Solutions at the Constitutional Convention
Slavery Compromise
Slavery will be allowed by states choice
Big States (Slave States): Got to keep Slavery
Little States (Free States): International Slave Trade will end in 20 years (1808)