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Key Highlights of the Constitutional Convention: Founding Principles and Compromises

The Constitutional Convention held on May 25, 1787, marked a pivotal moment in American history. Comprising 55 delegates, mainly educated in law, the convention operated in secrecy and represented 12 states (Rhode Island absent). The purpose was to amend the Articles of Confederation, leading to significant proposals like the New Jersey Plan's equal representation and the Virginia Plan's population-based representation. The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature, while the 3/5ths and Commerce Compromise addressed contentious issues regarding slavery and trade. The Federalist Papers, authored by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay, elucidated key governmental principles.

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Key Highlights of the Constitutional Convention: Founding Principles and Compromises

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  1. Constitutional Convention Ms. Ramos

  2. 55 Delegates • Most were college-educated & legal • May 25, 1787 • Held in secret • Ea state = 1 vote Ms. Ramos

  3. 12 states were represented • Rhode Island not present • Purpose – Amend the Articles

  4. New Jersey Plan • W. Paterson • Unicameral • Equal representation http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/usstates/newjerseyhistory2.htm http://legacy.owensboro.kctcs.edu/mmaltby/his108/creating.htm Ms. Ramos

  5. Virginia Plan • E. Randolph • Bicameral • Based on population http://virginiaplan.blogspot.com/2008/10/advantages-of-virginia-plan.html Ms. Ramos

  6. Great Compromise (CT) • Representation • “Trade” • Executive Ms. Ramos

  7. Bi-Cameral • 2 houses • Upper: Senate based on equal reps • Lower: House based on pop Ms. Ramos

  8. Ms. Ramos http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/nhhs/amrev/begin.htm

  9. 3/5ths Compromise http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2006/grade8/ss/8socialstudies.htm Ms. Ramos

  10. Commerce & Slave Trade Compromise • Federal Gov could tax imports, NOT exports • Congress could not ban slave trade until after 1808 Ms. Ramos

  11. Ms. Ramos http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/themes/government/convention.htm

  12. http://smtp.antelecom.net/blogs/BSMRAMainsite/item_2.htm Ms. Ramos

  13. Madison, Hamilton, Jay • Published in NY newspapers • Crucial states: NY & VA • Pen name: Pubilus • Significance: Est key beliefs & principles that make up US system of govt Ms. Ramos

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