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7 December, 22:24

How did leaders reshape the government

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  1. 7 December, 22:31
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    They shaped the government by creating a constitution.
  2. 7 December, 22:43
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    Issues Union of 13 individual states similar to old colonial governments No strong national government

    September, 1786 convention (meeting) called for in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues Washington agrees to attend after Shays Rebellion

    Convention Begins May, 1787 - Philadelphia 55 delegates Native Americans, African Americans, and women not represented; not considered part of the political process Washington and Franklin attend - guarantee public trust Does not amend (revise) Articles - creates a new constitution

    Organization Washington chosen to lead the meetings Each state has 1 vote on all questions Decisions based on majority vote of states present Sessions not open to the public Watch Charlie Brown Video

    Foldable Create a foldable to explain each of the following plans: Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Great Compromise Three-Fifths Compromise

    Slave Trade Congress will not interfere in the slave trade until 1808 (north had already banned the slave trade; south considered it central to their economy)

    Bill of Rights Some worry without a bill of rights (listing of people's rights and freedoms), national government may abuse its power George Mason, Virginia, proposed Bill of Rights to be included in the Constitution Idea is defeated based on belief that the Constitution carefully defined powers and provided enough protection of individual rights

    Approving the Constitution September 17, 1787 - delegates assemble to sign Constitution; 3 refused because it did not have a Bill of Rights Approved draft sent to the states for their approval Needed 9 out of the 13 states to approve to go into effect.
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