Virginia Plan
Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
New Jersey Plan
Philadelphia, PA & 1787
What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Great Compromise (Virginia + New Jersey Plan)
favors small states where everyone has equal representation
1. No power to levy taxes 2. No courts to stop arguments between states 3. No power to regulate trade 4. Looked weak to foreign governments 5. Too difficult to pass laws (9/13 needed to agree) 6. Only one vote per state
compromise in which one slave was determined to equal 3/5 of a person when considering the population of a state
The first U.S. government, ratified in 1781 that created a weak national government
Compromise that created a bicameral Congress
Place and date of the Constitutional Convention
favored larger states based on population. Bicameral legislature meaning two houses that creates our legislative branch (Congress)
Farmers' revolt that showed the need for a national army & to strengthen the federal government
