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.
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2)
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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
(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