A New Nation Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did Congress want to revise the Articles of Confederation? Wanted them to have power to regulate trade & to be able to tax.
Describe the characteristics of the Constitutional Convention: held in secret, delegates could speak freely, windows were closed for privacy, leading statesman except Jefferson and Adams
Describe the VA Plan: Proposed by Madison
Gave power to tax & regulate trade, executive with 7 years
Describe the New Jersey Plan:
Favored by small towns, Branches of gov
Leg: unicameral leg with each state getting one vote
Executive: committee rather than 1 person.
Describe the Connecticut Compromise: stalemate over VA and NJ plans between both small&big states
Calls for, bicameral leg: 1 pop, 1 equal&1executive
Describe the 3/5 compromise: Const forbids Congress from blocking slave trade for 20 years
Slaves count 3/5 of person in pop count.
Bell ringer: why did Madison sat the nation’s political condition was gloomy? They hope that the convention can solve the problems.
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