The Constitutional Convention
by Hailey Lyons
1. Took place in 1787
2. Included 55 delegates
3. James Madison's Virginia Plan
3.1. 3 branch gov. & 2 chamber legislature
4. William Paterson's New Jersey Plan
4.1. Single house Congress, 1 vote per state
5. Combination of both plans to create the US government structure
6. All of this led to the Constitution being formed
6.1. Congress includes House + Senate
6.1.1. And Executive and Judicial branches