Chapter 7 Section 2

 

The Constitutional Convention

 

Use textbook Chapter 7/Section 2 to respond to the following tasks.  Respond on loose-leaf that includes a heading.  Skip lines between responses.

 

Suggestion:

1)    Copy & paste this into a word document

2)    Type your answers below the questions (this counts as an echo answer!)

 

This will leave you with a nice set of notes (if you respond thoroughly and accurately)

 

Comprehension

 

I.                   The Convention Opens

(1)                        Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

(2)                        What state did not send a representative?

(3)                        Name 4 representatives who were at the Convention

(4)                        Explain why  did the members of the Convention keep their talks secret

(5)                        List two things the members of the Convention did to keep their talks secret

 

II.                Hopelessly Divided

a.     The Virginia Plan

(1) Describe 2 features of the Virginia Plan (branches of gov’t/houses in legislature)

b.     The New Jersey Plan

(1) Describe 2 features of the Virginia Plan (branches of gov’t/houses in legislature)

 

III.             The Great Compromise

(1) Describe the Great Compromise

 

IV.           Northern & Southern States Compromise

a.     The Three-Fifths Compromise

(1) Explain the three-fifths compromise

b.     The slave trade

(1) Explain the compromise reached regarding the slave trade

V. Signing the Constitution

          (1) Explain what had to happen before the Constitution went into effect