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- Introduction to the Constitutional Convention
- In 1787, delegates from the states gathered in Philadelphia to fix the Articles of Confederation, but it soon became clear a new government was needed.
- We need change.
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- Representation in Congress
- The first issue was representation in congress. Large states
- Large States vs. Small States
- *arguing*
- *arguing back*
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- The Great Compromise
- The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature. The Senate gave each state 2 representatives, while the House was based on population.
- House of Representatives
- Senate
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- Counting Slaves for Representation
- The next issue was how slaves should be counted for representation and taxation. Northern states didn't want to count them while Southern states did.
- North States South States
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- The 3/5's Compromise
- The 3/5's Compromise was reached, counting every 5 slaves as 3 people for both taxation and representation.
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- Stronger Government Created
- After weeks of debate and compromise, the delegates created a new Constitution that established a stronger national government.
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