Category 1: Convention Basics
The 55 delegates who met in Philadelphia to write the Constitution were called these.
Framers
This compromise counted every five enslaved people as three for representation.
Three-Fifths Compromise
This was the first attempt at government in the United States.
Articles of Confederation
People are sovereign and have all the political power
popular sovereignty
This group supported ratification of the Constitution.
federalists
This many states sent representatives to the Constitutional Convention.
12
This plan proposed representation based on population and was supported by large states.
Virginia Plan
Under the Articles, Congress had only this many houses.
One (Unicameral legislature)
Dividing power among national and state governments.
federalism
This group feared the Constitution gave too much power to the national government.
anti-federalists
This state did not attend the convention
Rhode Island
This plan proposed equal representation for each state.
New Jersey Plan
Each state had this many votes in Congress under the Articles.
One vote per state
Dividing government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches. giving separate powers and responsibilities
Separation of Powers
These essays were written to persuade Americans to support the Constitution
federalist papers
The convention was held in this historic building in Philadelphia.
Independence Hall
This compromise created a two-house Congress with population in one chamber and equal representation in the other.
Great Compromise
One major weakness: Congress could not do this to citizens.
Tax
Each branch can limit the power of the others.
Checks and Balances
Three leaders of the federalists
alexander hamilton, james madison, john jay
This leader served as President of the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington
This compromise allowed Congress to regulate interstate and foreign trade but protected the slave trade for 20 years.
Commerce Compromise
This rebellion in Massachusetts showed how weak the national government was.
Shays’ Rebellion
government officials and leaders must follow rules that they make
rule of law
Name two of the anti-federalist leaders
Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock (any two)