Oct 10, 2008

Shaping of America 1783-1815 Almanac | Inventing a Nation: The U.S. Constitution

Words to Know
Gathering in Philadelphia
James Madison's preparation
Convention begins
Virginia Plan
Nationalists and states' righters
Influence of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu
New Jersey Plan
Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise)
Northern versus Southern states: The Three-Fifths Compromise
Committee of Detail
Importation of slaves

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