Hammering Out a Bundle of Compromises After deciding

Hammering Out a Bundle of Compromises After deciding to scrap the Articles of Confederation, what to do? “ ” vs. “ “ ” ” • Slavery – – Slave trade would exist for at least 20 years

Compromises cont. • Separation of Powers – • States and national government – Branches of government • • Constitutional Convention adjourned on 9/17/1787 -Constitution now had to be ratified by voters

Ratification Process to ratify the new Constitution Article VII

Ratification of the Constitution • Conducted in special conventions effect states and it would go into vs. United States vs. States United * written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay – 85 essays to gain support for republican political doctrine • Ex. Explained “checks and balances”, benefits of large republic * promised to be added later – MA, NY, VA • Met state requirement in 1788

Controversy Over the Constitution • When the Constitution was printed in the newspapers people were shocked – Delegates created a NEW constitution • Framers set up procedure they thought gave the Constitution the best chance to be ratified Bypassed state legislatures

Opposing Sides • Supporters of the Constitution • Liked balance of power between states and national gov’t – Separation of power would protect against tyranny • Opposed the new Constitution – Lack of protection for individual rights

Opposing Sides cont. • Both sides tried to gain popular support • The Federalist (Papers) – 85 essays defending the Constitution – 1787 -1788 in NY • Letter from the Federal Farmer – Rights that needed more protection • Speech, press, religion, trial by jury, searches, etc.

Bill of Rights – Key to Ratification • Federalists promised to add a bill of rights if the Constitution was ratified http: //teachingamericanhistory. org/ratification/map/? state=Delaware