1. Constitutional Convention
KEY COMPROMISES of the
CONVENTION
Each group has two sides to an problem facing the convention see if you can come up with a compromise.
Write down your ideas!

2. #1 Question: Representation
Jersey Plan
Small States
One House
Equal Representation
Virginia Plan
Large States
Two House
(Bicameral)
Representation
based on Population VS

3. #2 Question: Slavery & Power
Southern States
Slaves count as population
Slaves don’t count in determining taxation
Northern States
Don’t Count slaves in population
Count slaves in taxation VS

4. #3 Question: Trade and Commerce
Southern States
State control over all trade
No ban on slavery
No duty on farm exports
Northern States
Federal control over all trade
Federal gov’t
has power to collect duties and tariffs VS

5. #4 Question: How to elect a President
States Rights
State reps choose Pres.
Short term
Strong Central
Elected directly from the people
Long term VS

6. Question #5 Ratification of Constitution
Federalist
Federalist Papers
Argued no need
for Bill of Rights
Strong Central
Gov’t with limits
Anti-Federalist
Most have Bill of Rights
Weak Federal Gov’t to protect states rights
Argue against ratification
VS.

7. Solution #1: Great Compromise
Connecticut Plan
Bicameral Legislature
Upper House/Senate
2 rep per state
Lower House/House of Rep. based on Population
$ bills start in House

8. Solution #2: The 3/5th Compromise
3/5 of the slaves will be
counted in the states representation
counted for taxation purposes.

9. Solution #3 : Commerce Compromise
Federal Gov’t controls trade between states-INTERSTATE
State Gov’t controls trade within state- INTRASTATE
NO ban on slave trade for
20 years.

10. Solution #4: Presidential Compromise
Electoral College is created
# of House of Rep. per state + the two senators give the electoral votes.
4 year term not limits

11. Solution #5 : RATIFICATION DEBATE
Federalist promise to add a Bill of Rights
Ratification succeeded, new government formed 1789
James Madison drafts 10 amendments to the Constitution
U.S. BILL OF RIGHTS

12. Solution #1: Great Compromise
Our solution is:

13. Solution #2: The 3/5th Compromise
Our solution is:

14. Solution #3 : Commerce Compromise
Our solution is:

15. Solution #4: Presidential Compromise
Our solution is:

16. Solution #5: RATIFICATION of the Constitution
Our solution is: