Thursday, November 02, 2017

Thematic Essay: Compromise and the Constitution

Historical Background:
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a number of compromises were proposed to satisfy the needs of a wide variety of constituents.  Large and small states, Federalists and Antifederalists, Slaveholders and abolitionists, - there were a number of different groups who had varying interests and needs for their citizens. Task:

  • Chose two compromises made at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
    • Describe the compromises in detail!  
      • What were the two opposing sides to the debate?
    • Explain how was it a compromise
      • What components from each opposing argument did it adopt? What components did it modify?
      • What makes it a compromise? How does it meet the needs of multiple points of view?
Suggested Topics:
  • Connecticut compromise [The Great Compromise]
  • Inclusion of the Bill of Rights   
  • 3/5’s compromise
  • Commerce Compromise    
Due Date: MONDAY 11/6/17.

You will hand in your essay, as well as your outline sheets (given out in class on 11/2). Here are some helpful videos






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