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Do now: Was the Philadelphia Convention a success or failure?
Today, I will be able to explain the main ideas about the A.O.Cs., Northwest
Ordinance, Constitutional Convention, and the major compromises.
You will receive a paper to take home and get it signed to return if you are in
danger of failing the grading period.
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Turn in 7.2 (20 pts)
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Thursday:
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***** The Grading Period Ends 21 January 2015 (Wednesday)****
There will be a test on the Articles of
Confederation/Constitution Convention (no notes), last major grade of
the grading period, perhaps 1 additional quiz.
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You will be working with up to 3 other people
to reread and complete the 7.1/7.2 review
sheet. 188-97
Working with a group is a privilege, I reserve
the right to alter your group at anytime.
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12 January: Compromises
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13 January: 7.1/7.2 Review with a group
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14 January: 7.1/7.2 Review
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15 January: Articles of
Confederation/Constitutional Test (no notes)
16 January: MLK, Jr. “Mtn Top” speech
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Philadelphia PA: Begins 25 May 1787; mission was to
revise the A.O.C.
Washington was elected President of the convention.
The nation is “sick” and needs “powerful remedies (A.
Hamilton)”
Clandestine meeting
Requires all 13 states approval to amend the A.O.C.,
delegates are very divided, agree to create a new
document.
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Federalism: Division of power between states and federal government.
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Some members were federalists, wanted the federal government to be strong and
exercise full authority over the states
Some members were anti-federalists, wanted the state governments to be strong
and exercise authority of the federal government (federal government could not
be trusted).
Representation:
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Equal
Proportional
3/5 Compromise:
 Southern states wanted slaves to be counted towards representation
 Northern states were against counting slaves towards representation.
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Slave trade:
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Many Northern states wanted slavery outlawed
All Southern states wanted slave trade to continue and believed that the federal
government didn’t have the authority to outlaw slavery
Slaves would be taxed by the government
Slavery couldn’t be touched until 1 January 1808 (20 year rule)
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Checks and Balances:
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Legislative: Make laws (congress)
Executive: Enforce laws (president)
Judicial: Settle disputes between states (courts)