Constitutional Convention Video

Why did the delegates want a stronger central government?

• It would help create a fairer system of goverment

• It would help the U.S. pay off its debts and defend its borders

• It would help the nation expand to more states

What did the thirteen states agree to in the Articles of Confederation?

• Only the President could declare war

• Every state would have equal power

• The larger states would have more votes than the smaller states

Why were the delegates from small states against the proportional representation plan?

• They would have fewer votes and therefore less power

• They would be required to move more citizens into their states

• They would no longer be able to vote in Congress

How would the New Jersey Plan be better for small states than the Virginia Plan?

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Why did Southern delegates agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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Why is it important to be able to amend the Constitution?

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