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United States Constitutional Convention of 1787: Balancing Power and Interest

Explore the pivotal United States Constitutional Convention of 1787 where delegates faced challenges in balancing power between central government and states, addressing conflicts between large and small states, and reconciling interests of the North and South. Discover how key conflicts were navigated to create a lasting framework for governance.

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United States Constitutional Convention of 1787: Balancing Power and Interest

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  1. The Call for a Convention

  2. Problems between States • Issues between trade between states: • Quarrels over taxes on one another’s goods • Disagreements over navigation rights “The Consequence of [an] inefficient government are too obvious to be dwelt upon. 13 sovereignties pulling against each other, and all tugging at the federal head, will soon bring ruin upon the whole.” ~ George Washington

  3. A First Meeting – Sept. 1786 • All state delegates called to meet to discuss interstate trade problems • Only 5 states sent delegates

  4. September 1786 • Decided to hold another meeting in 1 year to discuss trade and other problems, but then…. • Shay’s Rebellion breaks out • Convinced 12 states to agree to meet in Philadelphia called by Congress in 1787

  5. May 1787 Convention in Philly • All but RI attended • 55 delegates, including: • Alexander Hamilton • Ben Franklin • George Washington

  6. Central Issues at the Convention • 2 Big Questions: • How could it strengthen the national government while preserving the rights of the states? • How could it balance conflicting interest of different groups within society? • Led to 3 Key Conflicts

  7. 3 Key Conflicts • Central Government vs. Strong States • Large States vs. Small States • North vs. South

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