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).
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