Lesson 9 Flashcards
Constitutional convention
Philadelphia convention
Delegate
Framers of the constitution
Representatives of states
Federal system
Existence of two governments, national and state, each given a certain amount of authority
Proportional representation meant that states with larger populations would have
More representative sin legislature than states with smaller populations
55 delegates attended the
Philadelphia convention
Delegates were appointed by
State legislatures ranging from 2 to 8 per state
Each state had – vote in the convention
One
Some delegates were wealthy but most
Weren’t
3/4 of delegates ever in
Congress and were prominent in their states
George Washington
Most respected and honored man in the country
Washington led the American arm to
Victories over British end faced difficulties in regards to confess supplying his army
Washington was convinced that the U.S. Needed a
A strong national government
Washington was unanimously elected as
President of the convention but did not take an active role in the debates o
Washing tons presence and support of the constitution was
Essential to its success
James Madison was among the youngest of the
Revolutionary leaders
Madison was in committee to frame
Virginias constitution
Madison convinced George mason to champs the clause in Virginia declaration that guaranteed toleration of religion to
Free exercise
Madison studied ancient and modern
Political theory to prepare for convention
Benjamin Franklin
Internationally respected
Aura of wisdom
Alexander Hamilton: Washingtonians aide in the
Revolution
Hamilton left Philadelphia in frustration before convention was half over but returned in September to
Sign the constitution
James Wilson
Major influence esp on how delegates shaped the office of president
Governor Morris
One of delegates that spoke most often
Principal role in drafting constitution
Edmund Randolph: introduced the
Virginia plan to the convention and headed Virginias delegation