Constitutional convention of 1787
by TYSON GENTRY
1. Bill of rights
1.1. The first 10 amendments to the United Sates constitution.
1.2. Ratified in 1789
1.3. Gave people individual rights.
2. Articles of Confederation
2.1. Articles led to the constitution.
2.2. Articles of confederation failed Because fear of a strong central government.
3. The Great compromise
3.1. The big and little states compromised.
3.2. The compromise made the judicial and legislative.
4. 3/5 Compromise
4.1. slaves count as 3/5 of a human
4.2. It was a compromise between south and north.
5. Virginia plan- large states
5.1. Called for bicameral legislature.
5.2. Representatives based on population of states.
6. New jersey plan
6.1. Called for unicameral legislature.
6.1.1. made for small states