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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?