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Meeting in 1787, the American Constitution Convention had a number of central themes that served as primary discussion-points, and points of contention, for the delegates in attendance. None was more important than the multi-faceted theme conveyed in this two-part question, 'What power must the federal government legally wield -- and how?'
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∙ 12y agoThe ideas introduced were to give more power to the federal government than under the Articles of Confederation (AOC). They were
-What type of govt. they decided republic
-How many votes should delegates get. This was resolved with the great compromise.
-How much power to give to the central govt.
-How should states be represented
-How should slaves be counted. 3/5 slaves.
-How should the chief executive be elected (the electorial college)
-Last but definitley not least what went in the constitution. One of the most famous documents in American history!
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Was a MAJOR issue at the Constitutional Convention?
Represntation
What group was responsible for the creation of the us government?
The Constitutional Convention
How were major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention?
I think it was the Articles of Confederation?
When was the Constitutional Convention held?
The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787 and ended on September 17.The Constitutional Convention is also known as the Federal Convention, the Philadelphia Convention, and the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
What was the meeting in Philadelphia in may of 1787?
The Constitutional Convention, where the modern day Constitution for the United States was written.
What was the major problem delegates had to solve at the constitutional convention?
They had to create a new Document
What plan for the Constitutional Convention was bicameral?
The Constitutional Convention?
What was relationship between Annapolis convention and the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
What was the relationship between the Annapolis convention the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
What were George Washington's major accomplishments?
Planter, Commander of army, president of the constitutional convention, President of the United States.
The constitutional convention met in the city of?
The Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia.
What was a major conflict at the constitutional convention of 1787?
disagreement between the states over representation in Congress
