Constitutional Convention

Constitutional Convention

by Ricardo Morales

Multiple Select

Why did the United States get rid of the Articles of Confederation?

• It was left over from the British Government

• It was not able to protect citizens life liberty and property

• The central government was not strong enough

• It collected too much taxes

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When did the Constitutional Convention take place?

​Which Side is more fair?

​Get with a partner, have one choose the New Jersey Plan and have one choose the Virginia Plan. Convince each other why your plan is the better one.

Multiple Choice

Which plan favored SMALLER states?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

Multiple Choice

Which plan favored LARGER more populated states?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virgina Plan

Multiple Choice

Why did the South want slaves to be counted as part of their population?

• Slaves could vote therefore they should count

• The South had a smaller voting population and wanted more representation

• The Central Government would be able to collect more taxes

Multiple Choice

The Framers wanted a stronger government but overall believed in the idea of ____________________

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• The Virginia Plan

• The 3/5ths Compromise