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The American Revolution
World History I
Mrs. Wiens
Reading #5
American Republic Ch. 3-5
pp. 108-115
Main idea: In Philadelphia in 1787, members of the Constitutional
Convention created a stronger central government.
The Constitutional Convention
Why it was called to meet
Where it met
When it met
Number of Delegates
Notable Delegates
Characteristics of members
Colony that boycotted
In many ways, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention were not representative of
the American public. Should a broader cross section of people have been involved in
shaping the new government? Why or why not?
A Great Compromise
Author
Proposals
New Jersey Plan
X
Virginia Plan
The Connecticut
Compromise
Roger Sherman
Other Compromises
Provisions
The 3/5 Compromise
Taxation
Slave Trade
In your own words, give the meaning of the following…
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
The Three Branches.
Who or What
Powers held
Executive
The President
Legislative
The ____________
Judicial
The ____________
1. Veto laws
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
Describe the amendment process.
Limits the authority
of…
1. Legislative
2.
3.
4.
1.
3.
3.
4.
Why did the Founders wanted the make sure the Constitution was difficult to amend?
Do you think the Founders were right to make the amendment process difficult? Why or
why not?
Debating the Constitution
Federalists
Antifederalists
Supporters
Goals
Main Points in the Debate
Advantages
Promises made during
ratification process:
Think about it!
your answer.
Did THE STATES create the Constitution or THE PEOPLE? Support
How are these states significant in the fight for ratification?
Delaware:
Massachusetts:
Maryland:
South Carolina:
New Hampshire:
Virginia:
New York:
Rhode Island:
North Carolina:
What do you think would have happened if New York and Virginia had not ratified the
Constitution?