From the Constitutional Convention to Washington’s Farewell Address (1787-1797
Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 to September 17, 1787
-
Upload
lucinda-adriano -
Category
Documents
-
view
122 -
download
0
description
Transcript of Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 to September 17, 1787
Purpose of the Constitutional Convention
The goal was to revise the Articles of Confederation. It was quickly decided by the delegates to replace it. Did they have the
legality to do so?
Articles of ConfederationArticles of Confederation
Philadelphia 1787
•53 Delegates met in absolute secrecy in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.
•They met in Indepedence Hall.
•On average their were about 30 delegates their every day.
• James Madison was the only delegate to never miss a day.
Virginia PlanProposed by big states
Lawmaking body:
Bicameral (2 Houses)
Elected by the people
Elected by the 1st house
# of Congressmen determined by state population
Based on Population
New Jersey PlanSupported by smaller states
Lawmaking body:
Unicameral (1 House)
Based on Equality
Each state would have the same number of Representatives or votes
New Jersey PlanVirginia Plan
1. Favored by Small States
2. One house of
Congress
3. Each state would have equal representation
4. Similar to the Articles of Confederation
1. Favored by Large States
2. Two houses of Congress
3. Representation based on population
4. Created a stronger national government
1. Plans to change the Articles of Confederation
2. Congress could regulate trade and collect taxes
3. How to decide on representation in Congress
The Great CompromiseThis was a combination of both plans…
Lawmaking body:
Bicameral Congress (2 Houses)
House of Representatives
Senate
# of reps. would depend on populations
Each state gets 2 representatives
Slavery and the ConstitutionShould slaves be counted when determining how many representatives a state will have?
Solution
Problem 1 Problem 2Should the Constitution ban the slave trade?
Solution
Slavery and the ConstitutionShould slaves be counted when determining how many representatives a state will have?
SolutionThree-Fifths Compromise.
Five slaves would be equal to only three white people when counting
them for representation.
Problem 1 Problem 2Should the Constitution ban the international slave trade?
Solution Congress could not ban the slave trade for another 20 years.
Separation of Powers( How the Government will be organized )
Legislative Executive Judicial
3 Branches
House of Reps.
Senate
=
Congress Makes Laws
President Court System
Carries out laws Interpret the laws
Signing the Constitution
39 delegates signed
before leaving
Philadelphia. Each
state planned to have
its own convention to
vote on the adoption.
Nine states were needed to ratify.
December 7, 1787
Federalists vs. Anti Federalists
... Let the Battle Begin...
Federalists: Supporters of the New ConstitutionGeorge Washington
Ben Franklin
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Anti Federalists: Opposed ratification of the new Constitution
1. Would take away liberties
2. Create a strong central government
3. Ignore the will of the people
4. Favor the wealthy
**Wanted the gov. close to the people
Thomas PainePatrick Henry
Ratification
The four remaining states signed by May of 1790!
June 21, 1788New Hampshire, the 9th state signed the constitution putting into effect the new government. There were still states that had not ratified. This threatened the outcome of the new Gov.