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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 marked the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, a process filled with debates and compromises. Key issues included state representation, executive powers, and the contentious topic of slavery, leading to the Three-Fifths Compromise. The ratification faced Federalist and Antifederalist opposition, culminating in the Massachusetts Compromise and the creation of the Bill of Rights, which ensured the protection of individual freedoms.
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The Constitutional Convention was convened in Philadelphia in May 1787 with the primary aim of revising the Articles of Confederation, and delegates from twelve states participated in the Convention
Representation and Powers
The delegates debated and compromised on issues such as representation of states in Congress, powers of the executive branch, and the establishment of a federal judiciary
Slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise
The contentious issue of slavery was addressed through the Three-Fifths Compromise, which determined that three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for representation and taxation purposes
The final document, embodying the principles of federalism and separation of powers, was signed on September 17, 1787, by thirty-nine of the forty-two delegates present
The ratification process sparked vigorous debate between the Federalists, who supported the new Constitution, and the Antifederalists, who opposed it
Federalists and the Need for a Strong Central Government
Figures like Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay argued that a strong central government was essential for the nation's survival
Antifederalists and Concerns about Government Overreach
The Antifederalists, including figures such as "Brutus" and "Cato," expressed concerns about the potential for federal tyranny and the absence of a bill of rights to safeguard individual liberties
The ratification process unfolded state by state, with nine states needed for the Constitution to become operative
The Massachusetts Compromise, which eased concerns about federal overreach, and the addition of the Bill of Rights, which addressed individual rights, were pivotal in the Constitution's adoption
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The Convention saw attendance from delegates of ______ out of the original thirteen states, with the exception of ______.
twelve
Rhode Island
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Three-Fifths Compromise outcome
Three-fifths of slave population counted for state representation and taxation.
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Constitution signing date
Signed on September 17, 1787.
