The document outlines key issues discussed at the Constitutional Convention of 1786 including problems with the Articles of Confederation, debates around federal vs state power, representation in government, and the issue of slavery. Major compromises were reached, including the Great Compromise on representation and the 3/5 Compromise on counting slaves. The Electoral College was also created to address fears in electing the President.

1. Constitutional Convention
Notes

2. Why Are We Here?
• Problems with Articles of Confederation?

3. 1786
• Hamilton & Madison’s
Interstate Trade Meeting

4. Shay’s Rebellion

5. Issue #1
Power
• Federal vs State

6. Issue #2
Representation
• James Madison’s
Virginia Plan
• William Patterson’s
New Jersey Plan
• Roger Sherman’s
Great Compromise

7. Issue #3: Slavery?
• Representation? 3/5 Compromise
• Trade?
• Future of Slavery?

9. Electing the President
• Fears?
• Electoral College
(electors?)