The Great Compromise Video

Why were the Articles of Confederation (our first Constitution for the 13 states) unsuccessful?

• Weak central government with limited powers
• Effective system of checks and balances
• Strong central government with unlimited powers
• High level of support from all states

Of the 13 States only 12 participated the Great Compromise. Which State did not participate?

• Delaware
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island
• Maryland

What were the two major issues the delegates faced? (mark 2 answers)

• How to represent the States

• How to draw new boundries

• How to give the small states the most power

• How to represent the enslaved people

Only 3/5 of the enslaved people were counted as part of the population. Why?

• They didn't want to count enslaved children

• Needed to underrepresent the enslaved population so those states would not receive more power due to the larger populaiton

• Would have to pay more taxes

• It was a mistake in the census calculation

What does ratification mean?

• The act of denying a decision or agreement
• Unofficial approval of a decision or agreement
• The process of negotiation before reaching a decision
• Official approval or confirmation of a decision or agreement