2. On September 11, 1786 James Madison arranged a meeting at Mann’s Tavern in Annapolis to discuss the possibility of revising the Articles of Confederation. Five states sent delegates, among those present were George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and John Dickinson.

3. Yo, are you serious? This isn’t strong enough to deal with economic and political problems. I better get this over to Philadelphia and visit the Framers (creators of the Constitution) at East Coast Customs.

4. Yo, I’m James Madison, The Father of the Constitution! This is Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Constitution was made, foo’.

5. At the start of the proceedings, George Washington (G-Dubs) was unanimously elected as the President of the Convention.

6. Most delegates were unknown to the public Washington was an American hero and could be trusted

7. Yo, Edmund Randolph. What you got for me? G-Dubs, this Virginia Plan is going to be tight! It features: 1.Bicameral legislature 2.Reps based on population

8. What about you, William Patterson? G-Dubs, I want to do this Jersey style! My New Jersey Plan features a unicameral legislature that is based on equal representation!

9. Roger “Big Dog” Sherman, help us solve this. Sure thing G-Dubs! My Connecticut Compromise features a bicameral legislature in which… 1.One chamber is based on population 2.The other chamber is based on equal representation

10. Nice work Big Dog! East Coast Represent! It’s 1787. We’re all east coast Roger. Fo riz?

11. Not everyone was pleased with the basis of population. As Elbridge Gerry pointed out: Massachusetts may not be as populous, but we have a higher standard of living! Therefore representation should also be based on… Massachusetts may not be as populous, but we have a higher standard of living! Therefore representation should also be based on… Total People Total People Total Wealthy People Total Wealthy People Amount of Fine Homes Amount of Fine Homes Amount of Machinery Amount of Machinery Amount of Cows and Sheep Amount of Cows and Sheep

12. 3/5 th Compromise: Three-fifths of every enslaved people were to be counted for both tax purposes and for representation.

13. Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise: Congress could not ban slave trade until 1808 Congress could regulate interstate and foreign commerce Congress was forbidden to tax

14. What do you think Patrick Henry? Me and my Anti- Federalist boys aren’t down with this Constitution! We support power to the states and we want a bill of rights!

15. People like New York Governor George Clinton loved the Articles of Confederation… As head of a state, I have more personal power under the Articles of Confederation!

16. 32 years old 32 years old Federalist Federalist Articulate speaker Articulate speaker Brilliant mind Brilliant mind Very arrogant Very arrogant

17. 35 years old 35 years old Federalist Federalist Detested slavery Detested slavery Not a strong public speaker Not a strong public speaker

18. Yo, Mad James! Help us out!

19. Yo, when I first got this Constitution it didn’t even have a Bill of Rights. I’ve gone ahead and installed 10 new amendments. That’s 10 new amendments that protects your basic rights and freedoms! Now this baby is raw!