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Const. Conv.

Constitutional Convention

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When did the Constitutional Convention take place? Summer of 1787
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it was enacted? 9 out of 13 but really they all had to approve
What did the Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution? A Bill of Rights
Who were the leading Anti-Federalists? George Mason and Patrick Henry
What were Anti-'Federalists? People who did not want the Constitution
What were Federalists? People who wanted the Constitution
What was the 3/5's Compromise? Slaves count as 3/5's of a person for purpose of representation Slave Trade end in 1807 (20 years later)
What was the Great (Connecticut) Compromise? 3 branch government, 2 house Congress, House of Representatives would be based on population and the Senate would be equal
What were the 2 plans for representational government proposed at the Constitutional Convention? Virginia and New Jersey plans
Who is know as the "Father of the Constitution" James Madison
Who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention George Washington
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place? Philadelphia
How many delegates were at the Convention? 55
Virginia Plan conceived by James Madison, introduced by Edmund Randolph 3 branches, 2 houses in Congress (Senate-upper house, House of Representatives-lower house) Representation based on population. Supported by large states. Sovereignty with people
New Jersey Plan introduced by William Patterson 3 branches, 1 houses in Congress Representation equal for each state. Supported by small states. Sovereignty with states
What is sovereignty? Original power
When did America stop foreign slave trade? 1808
What is the Bill of Rights? First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Created by: Kelly.richmond
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