The document summarizes several compromises that were made during the Constitutional Convention to address issues left unresolved by the Articles of Confederation, including representation of states, slavery, and the powers of the national government. The 3/5ths Compromise addressed how to count slaves for representation and taxation. The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature to balance the interests of small and large states. The Electoral College Compromise balanced the popular vote with state influence over presidential elections. These compromises helped convince more states to ratify the new Constitution.

1. If at first you don’t succeed... Creation of a New Government-Take 2: The Constitutional Convention

2. A Bundle of Compromise 3/5ths Compromise Great Compromise Electoral College Compromise

3. Representation: The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) New Jersey Plan Small States 2 Reps./State The Virginia Plan Larger States Reps. Based on Population Great Compromise Senate House of Representatives

4. Representation and Taxation The 3/5th Compromise South Slaves do not count for... Slaves do count for... North Cannot have both Must count all or none 5 slaves = 3 People for Taxation and Representation

5. Outstanding Issues Left by the Articles of Confederation Slavery Commerce Representation Stronger National Government Need for a Chief Executive

6. Electoral College Compromise Desire to give more power to the people Desire to keep power in the states Creation of Electoral College as a check on the people- 4 year term

7. Convincing America: Debate over Ratification Federalists Favored a strong central government Anti-Federalists Feared a strong central government would endanger rights Federalist Papers- Persuasive Essays Written to convince NY and Virginia to ratify the Constitution

8. Bill of Rights 1st-10th Amendment Protect and Guarantee Personal Freedoms Promised to Anti-Federalists if they supported ratification