Constitutional Snapshot
Erika Ingold
Constitutional Convention
Before ratifying the constitution Antifederalists wanted a Bill of Rights to be added. This was to protect people'e liberties. Finally the Federalist, who supported the constitution to begin with, agreed to ass the Bill of Rights. Finally in June 1788 nine states agreed to ratify the Constitution.
Virginia Plan
Supporters of the Virginia Plan
James Madison
Edmund Randolph
New Jersey Plan
Supporters of the New Jersey Plan
William Patterson
Luther Martin
Problems about the Convention
Citations
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