3.1 Forging A New Government Flashcards

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New Jersey plan

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“Small” based on equal representation regardless of size

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Great compromise/Connecticut compromise

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proposed bicameral house/senate system

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Electoral college

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Controlled democracy and calmed fears of mobocracy

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3/5 compromise

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Said that slaves still needed to be considered part of the population (3/5)

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How many states are needed for ratification of the constitution?

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9/13

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Federalist a

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Wanted a strong central government, supported constitution, and were northern merchants

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Anti-Federalists

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Wanted a relaxed government, supported states rights, and were souther farmers

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Bill of rights

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Protected individual freedom and state sovereignty; James Madison

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Virginia plan

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“Big” called for proportional representation based on population

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Federalist papers

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Essays ratifying conventions to set aside emotions

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