Consitutional Convention

This was a discussion about how much power should be given to the federal government.

• Rights of states

• Benjamin Franklin

• Constitution

• three-fifths compromise

This was the weak constitution that created a weak central government and strong state governments. These were replaced by the Constitution

• Thomas Jefferson

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

This was the name of a meeting where delegates met to write the new constitution.

• Federal System

• Rights of States

• Constitutional Convention

• Great Compromise

Known as the father of the Constitution, he took detailed notes of all meetings, and he was only 5 feet 4 inches tall.

• James Madison

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

• Abraham Lincoln

This idea split congress into two houses. States would have representatives based on the population of each state.

• Constitution

• James Madison

• Three- Fifths Compromise

• Great Compromise

Southern states were wanting to count their slaves into the population so that they could have more representation in congress. 5 slaves would count for 3 for the population.

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Ben Franklin

• Great Compromise

• South Compromise

This document is the basis for the United States government even today.

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Dictionary

• Great Compromise

He wanted all the delegates to compromise. He made trips to France in order to help the United States.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

• James Madison

• Abraham Lincoln

This man gave direction and focus, but didn't create the constitution. He was also the first president.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• James Madison

This man was given the credit of writing the constitution. He was also our 3rd president.

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison