Constitutional Convention Video

Why did the delegates want a stronger central government?

• It would help create a fairer system of goverment

• It would help the U.S. pay off its debts and defend its borders

• It would help the nation expand to more states

What did the thirteen states agree to in the Articles of Confederation?

• Only the President could declare war

• Every state would have equal power

• The larger states would have more votes than the smaller states

Why were the delegates from small states against the proportional representation plan?

• They would have fewer votes and therefore less power

• They would be required to move more citizens into their states

• They would no longer be able to vote in Congress

How would the New Jersey Plan be better for small states than the Virginia Plan?

Why did Southern delegates agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Why is it important to be able to amend the Constitution?