Transcript Chapter 2: Section 4 - Chandler Unified School District

Chapter 2: Section 4
Creating the Constitution
The Framers
• 12 of the 13 states sent
delegates (all but RI).
• 74 delegates were selected but
only 55 attended.
• Were men of wealth, prestige,
education and public experience.
• Average age of the delegates
was 42, with nearly half in their
30s.
• Represented a new generation
of American politics and wanted
a more effective government.
Know Your Framers
James Madison
George Washington
“The Father of the Constitution”
“Father of the United States of
America”
• Key figure in the drafting of
the Constitution.
• 4th President of the United
States
• 5’4”, 100 pounds (not on test)
• President of the Constitutional
Convention and unifying voice.
• 1st President of the United
States.
Know Your Framers
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
“Least Likely to be Elected
President of the United States”
“Most ‘duel-able”
“Grandfather of the United States
of America”
• Proponent of a strong central
government and polarizing
figure among delegates.
• Proposed a ‘President-for-Life’.
• First Secretary of the Treasury.
• Like, Washington served as a
unifying voice during the long
and difficult process.
• At 81, Franklin was the oldest
of the delegates.
Organization and Procedures
• George Washington was elected to serve as
the President of the Constitutional
Convention.
• Rule were adopted requiring
– a majority to conduct business.
– each state had one vote on all matters.
– a majority was required to carry any proposal.
• Framers agree to work in secret.
Think about it
On your notes take a moment to consider:
Why the framers would want complete secrecy
during the Constitutional Convention?
Jot down a few ideas and we will discuss in a
moment.
A Momentous Decision
On May 30th the Constitutional Convention adopted
the following proposal:
“Resolved,… that a national Government ought to be
established consisting of a supreme Legislative,
Executive and Judiciary.”
– Edmund Randolph, Delegate from Virginia
From this moment forward the purpose of the
convention was redefined to the creation of a new
constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation.
Mini-Group Presentations
Instructions:
• Break into groups of four to five.
• Each group will be assigned one of the following topics;
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The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Connecticut Compromise
The Three-Fifth Compromise
The Slave and Commerce Compromise
• Each group will use the book, paper and markers to create
a poster detailing the above topic.
• Once complete, a spokesman, or two, from each group will
take 3-5 minutes to explain to the class their topic and
answer any questions.
Done!
• 116 days after the
convention began the
document was signed on
September 17th 1787.
39 of the framers signed
the document.
• The fight for ratification
would begin
immediately.