Constitutional Compromises
What compromise resolved the issue of how states would be represented in the new government, it combined elements from both the New Jersey and Virginia Plans
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Nicknamed the "Father of the Constitution", this figure took notes during the convention, which later provided historians with insight into the debates and decisions made.
James Madison
What compromise allowed enslaved people to be counted as three-fifths of a person for taxation and representation purposes
3/5 Compromise
This delegate is from PA and was in his 80's during the Convention. He played a key role in negotiating compromises and was instrumental in securing support for the final draft of the Constitution
Benjamin Franklin
What compromise created the Electoral College as a method for electing the president?
The Electoral College Compromise
This future president presided over the Convention, and lended his leadership and prestige to the proceedings.
What compromise refers to the agreement that the new Constitution would only go into effect if at least 9 states ratified it?
He was known for his strong support of a strong central government, this delegate from NY co-wrote the Federalist Papers to promote the ratification of the Constitution
Alexander Hamilton
This compromise was made between Federalists and Anti-Federalists, which resulted in the addition of ten amendments that protect individual rights.
The Bill of Rights Compromise
This CT delegate proposed the Great Compromise, which combined elements from both the VA and NJ plans to create a bicameral legislature.
Roger Sherman