1. Constitutional Convention Ms. Ramos

2. 55 Delegates Most were college-educated & legal May 25, 1787 Held in secret Ea state = 1 vote Ms. Ramos

3. 12 states were represented – Rhode Island not present Purpose – Amend the Articles

4. New Jersey Plan Ms. Ramos http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/usstates/ newjerseyhistory2.htm http://legacy.owensboro.kctcs.edu /mmaltby/his108/creating.htm W. Paterson Unicameral Equal representation

5. Virginia Plan Ms. Ramos http://virginiaplan.blogspot.com/2008/10/advantages-of-virginia-plan.html E. Randolph Bicameral Based on population

6. Great Compromise (CT) Representation “Trade” Executive Ms. Ramos

7. Bi-Cameral 2 houses – Upper: Senate based on equal reps – Lower: House based on pop Ms. Ramos

8. http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/nhhs/amrev/begin.htm

9. 3/5ths Compromise Ms. Ramos http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2006/grade8/ss/8socialstudies.htm

10. Commerce & Slave Trade Compromise Federal Gov could tax imports, NOT exports Congress could not ban slave trade until after 1808 Ms. Ramos

11. http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/themes/government/convention.htm Ms. Ramos

12. http://smtp.antelecom.net/blogs/BSMRAMainsite/item_2.htm Ms. Ramos

13. Madison, Hamilton, Jay Published in NY newspapers – Crucial states: NY & VA Pen name: Pubilus Significance : Significance : Est key beliefs & principles that make up US system of govt Ms. Ramos