The convention
where was the convention located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who were 3 delegates that were there?
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison
Who was fighting over representation?
The large states and the small states
What was the agreement called?
The Great Compromise
what type of economy did the north have?
Their economy focused on trade and manufacturing
What were the people at the convention known as?
The Framers
Who was NOT there, why, and what did he say about the convention?
Patrick Henry said he would go because he thought the delegates would not work on improving the Articles of Confederation, and instead they would replace them. He said, "I smell a rat," which means he was suspicious.
What kind of representation did the large states want?
proportional representation
Did they use proportional or equal representation in the compromise?
both
what type of economy did the south have?
They had an agricultural economy, which depended greatly on slave
When did the convention take place?
May-September 1787
Why was it important for George Washington to be there?
he was the most respected man in the United States. Therefore, if he went, people would take the meeting more seriously and more people would go.
What kind of representation did the small states want?
equal representation
which house used equal representation?
the senate
What were the two major conflicts between the north and the south?
Slaves and tariffs
At the meeting they discovered there were too many things to improve, and decided to scratch all of it. Then, they made a new document. What was this document called?
The U.S. Constitution
What was Benjamin Franklin's "role?"
He was an amazing compromiser, so his primary role at the convention was to encourage the delegates to cooperate.
Define proportional and equal representation.
proportional - the number of votes varied on the size of the population.
equal - every state has the same amount of votes
which house used proportional representation?
the house of representatives
What were the 3 compromises (clauses) about slaves?
- 3/5 clause
- fugitive slave clause
- slave trade clause
What was the purpose of the convention?
It was to search for ways to improve the Articles of Confederation
What was James Madison known as, and what did he bring with him to the convention?
He was known as "the father of the constitution." He brought the Virginia Plan to the convention.
Why do the small states not want proportional representation?
They were afraid that the large states will then outvote them every time because they will have less of a say due to less votes
What was the plan called?
the new jersey plan
What was the congress allowed to do after the compromise?
Congress could create the rules over international trade