Members of the Constitutional Convention
Events of The Constitutional Convention
Inspirations of the Constitution
The Preamble
The Articles
100

This man created the Virginia Plan and is considered the Father of the Constitution

James Madison

100

This compromise said that every slave would count as 3/5ths of a person when counting a slave state's population

3/5ths Compromise

100

Freedoms that people possess relating to life, liberty, and property

Natural Rights

100

This part of the Preamble means the government must make sure people are safe and there is order within the country

Insure Domestic Tranquility

100

This article sets up the Executive branch

Article 2

200

This man was a delegate from Pennsylvania and was very wise and well respected

Benjamin Franklin

200

The plan for government that was written by James Madison of Virginial but was proposed by Edmund Randolph

The Virginia Plan

200

This philosopher came up with the idea of Natural Rights

John Locke

200

This part of the Preamble means the founding fathers wanted to create a stronger country

Form a More Perfect Union

200

This article sets up the Legislative Branch

Article 1

300

This man proposed the New Jersey Plan

William Patterson

300

This plan was put together by the smaller states to counter the Virginia Plan

The New Jersey Plan

300

These two ancient societies influenced the founding fathers 

Greek and Roman Empires

300

This part of the Preamble means the government will take care of its citizens and keep them healthy and safe

Promote the general welfare

300

This article sets up the Judicial Branch

Article 3

400

This man proposed the Connecticut Compromise

Roger Sherman

400

This plan was proposed by Roger Sherman and proposed Representation is based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate

The Connecticut Compromise

400

French philosopher who explained the importance of the separation of powers

Montesquieu

400

This part of the Preamble means the government will make sure the laws and rules are followed and upheld

Establish Justice

400

This article says that if a subject is not stated or addressed in the Constitution, then that subject is left to each state to individually make laws regarding that subject

Article 4: The States 

500

This man was not present at the convention, but had a great deal of influence on as well as helped James Maddison

Thomas Jefferson 

500

When farmers rebelled because they were in debt after the American Revolution

Shays's Rebellion

500

This man supplied James Madison with books for research on types of government 

Thomas Jefferson 

500

This part of the Preamble discusses negotiating agreements with foreign countries and maintaining a standing military

Provide for the common defense

500

This article states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and takes priority over any state law

Article 6: The Supremacy Clause