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Founding Fathers: Birth of the United States Constitution

Delve into the pivotal moments and key figures behind the creation of the United States Constitution, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, the Virginia and New Jersey Plans, the Great Compromise, and the crucial debates surrounding slavery and individual rights.

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Founding Fathers: Birth of the United States Constitution

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  1. The United States Constitution The foundation of the United States of America

  2. An Assembly of Demigods • Pennsylvania State House • Start of the Convention • Delegates

  3. George Washington • Biography • Popularity • Personification of United States

  4. Benjamin Franklin • Biography • Popularity • Delegate to the convention

  5. James Madison • Preparation • Virginia delegation • Recorded convention

  6. Constitutional Convention • Late start • Pressures • Dedication of the delegates

  7. The Virginia Plan • The Virginia delegation’s plan • Protest • The revised plan

  8. The Great Compromise • Small states committee • New Jersey Plan • Compromise Roger Sherman of Connecticut

  9. Creation of the National Government • A national government • A new form of government • Supremacy clause

  10. Creation of the Executive • Nature of the executive • Electoral college • Executive terms

  11. The Judiciary • The judiciary and the Constitution • Judiciary Act of 1789 Oliver and Abigail Ellsworth

  12. The Issue of Slavery • Divisions at the Convention • Three-fifths Compromise • Commercial compromise

  13. Omission of a Bill of Rights • Declaration of individual Rights • Obstacle to ratification • Bill of Rights Elbridge Gerry

  14. Writing of the Constitution • First Draft of the Constitution • Institutions of Government • Gouvernuer Morris

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