History Unit 3 Drafting the Constitution Flashcards
What did the constitutional convention agree on and try to do
Widespread agreement that government needs to change
Hopes to amend Articles of Confederation
When did the constitutional convention occur
May 1787
Who attended the constitutional convention
-55 delegates from 12 states (no RI)
George Washington-president of convention
Hamilton, Madison
Who was not at the constitutional convention
Jefferson-ambassador to France
John Adams-ambassador to Great Britain
Patrick Henry-“smelled a rat”
What did the Virginia plan consist of and who formulated it
Madison Gov. taxes and regulates commerce 3 branches Bicameral legislature -representation by population Congress has veto power over the states
What was the New Jersey Plan and who formulated it
William Patterson
Congress has the power to tax and regulate commerce
Unicameral legislature
-each state w one vote
Executive committee—>no single president
Who composed the Great Compromise and what did it consist of
Roger Sherman
Senate and a House of Representatives (bicameral legislature)
Large vs. small states?
Federalism
Federalism
Power divided between states and federal govt
What did Madison object to
Slavery
What did the 3/5 compromise entail
Each slave represents 3/5 of a person for state’s total population
What did the 3/5 compromise lead to
Fugitive Slave Act
