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What was before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
When was the convention?
It was in 1787.
How many states were there?
12
What was the MAIN thing they agreed on?
Large states have more representatives then smaller states and each state has the same amount of senators.
What was the name of the compromise?
The Connecticut Compromise
Why did they need a convention?
They needed to get rid of the Articles of Confederation.
Where was the convention?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
How many senators can each state have?
2
How many senators did they agree to have?
2 per state
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?
The government was too weak to enforce rules and there was no way to gain money for a military
What day did it take place?
May 25
How many delegates attended the convention?
55
How many representatives does state have?
Trick question: It depends on the size of the state. Each state has a different amount of representatives.
How many representatives did they agree to have?
It depended on the size of their state
What was the result of the convention?
The Constitution
What was the exact date of the convention
May 25, 1787
What were the delegates later called?
They were called "Framers"
True or false: They agreed to abolish slavery in the Constitution
False
How much did slaves count as in the population?
3/5
What was the reason people liked the Articles of Confederation?
The government didn't have too much power
What building did it take place in?
It took place in Independence Hall
What was wrong with the convention? (hint: what type of people)
There were no poor people, people of color, or women that attended the convention. This meant that half or more of the U.S was not represent and was overlooked by the convention
How long did they keep what was said at the meeting a secret?
30 years
How did they solve the argument between the Northern and Southern states?
The Northern states agreed to not get rid of slavery