9) Debate over U.S. Constitution

Question 1

Virginia Plan

Answer 1

• State population should determine number of representatives sent to Congress

Question 2

New Jersey Plan

Answer 2

• States should have equal representation in Congress

Question 3

Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise

Answer 3

• Senate would have 2 senators (equal)

- House would be based on equal representation

Question 4

Three-Fifths Compromise

Answer 4

• Three-fifths of the slaves would be counted for both taxes and determining representation

Question 5

Arguments Against Constitution

Answer 5

1. States felt they were giving too much power to national government
2. Voters didn’t have enough control over who would be elected
3. Lack of “bill of rights” that guaranteed individual freedoms and liberties

Question 6

Federalists

Answer 6

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

- A large republic offered best protection of minority rights

Question 7

Anti-Federalists

Answer 7

• Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry
• ## Worried that strong national government would descend into tyranny