Constitutional Convention May 1781
Shay’s Rebellion
Constitutional Convention May 1787 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12 of the 13 states were present. Rhode Island refused to send a delegate because it was afraid of losing its states' rights. Worked for 4 months behind closed doors of the State House to draft a new document known later as the "Constitution. "
Writing the Constitutions The Constitutional Convention met for 4 months. The 55 delegates were seldom all together at once because the weather was bad and travel was difficult. About 35 delegates were present during the process of writing the Constitution
Constitutional Convention Invitation Design an invitation that will be sent to prospective delegates to the Constitutional Convention. The invitation should include information about • Extend an invitation to all delegates of the 13 states • State the purpose of the convention- Revising of the Articles of Confederation • When: May 17 th 1787 – completion • Where: Pennsylvania State House, Philadelphia, PA • Some of the “famous attendees” – who will be invited: G. Washington, T. Jefferson, B. Franklin, J. Madison • What will be accomplished:
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Constitutional Convention Card Name Colony: Age: Occupation: College: Attended the Continental Convention Proposal: ____ I was known for __ at the Constitution Federalist YES Anti- federalist NO
Create a Nametag FRONT BACK Name Colony Personal Designs Federalist vs. Anti Federalist INSIDE 1 -2 unique things about your framer
Extension Create a journal entry or blog your from your delegate. Create Facebook page for delegate.
Colony: Delegate Massachusetts • King • Elbridge Gerry • Georgia • Abraham Baldwin • Few • New Jersey • James Patterson • David Brearley • Connecticut • Oliver Ellsworth • Roger Sherman • Maryland • James Mc. Henry • Martin • New York • Alexander Hamilton • Robert Yates • Delaware • Gunnuing Bedford Jr • John Dickinson • New Hampshire • John Langdon • Gilmore • North Carolina • Hugh Williamson • Blount •
Virginia • James Madison • George Washington • Mason Pennsylvania • Benjamin Franklin • James Wilson • Gouverneor Morris South Carolina • John Rutledge • Pickiney •
Let the Work Begin George Washington was elected the leader His job was to keep the meeting orderly & effective Rules Each state was given one vote Any delegate could voice than opinion All proceedings would be kept secret until finished
Virginia Plan – Edmund Randolph Representation 24 5 Bi-cameral house 2 10 4 15 7 Based on population or money contributions
New Jersey Plan – William Patterson Representation 2 2 4 2 2 One-house legislature based representatives selected by state leg. One vote per state
Great Compromise CONNETICUT Roger Based on population Equal 2 per state = 50 Sherman
th 3/5 Compromise Slaves could not vote Slaves would count for three-fifths of a person for determining both representation and taxation.
Signing of the Constitution Governor Morris of New Jersey put the Constitution in its final form. He competed the task of hand-writing 4, 300 words in two days! The Constitution was signed by 39 of the 55 delegates on September 17, 1787.
Ratifying the Constitution Federalist Those who supported the new Constitution The Federalist Papers 85 essays supporting the ratification of the Constitution Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
Ratifying the Constitution
Bill of Rights Anti – Federalist James Madison delegates who refused to ratify the Constitution wrote 12 amendments/ ten were approved Bill of Rights 1 st ten amendment to the Constitution
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