Constitutional Convention pgs. 302-307

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  1. 2. (2 words) This person was considered the Hero of the American Revoltution.
  2. 3. (2 words) This is what Sherman's suggestion to split the government into 2 houses; Senate and House of Representatives, was called.
  3. 5. This type of government is where the citizen elect leaders to represent them, the power comes from the citizens themselves.
  4. 9. People who opposed the Constitution
  5. 10. (2 words) What was the name of the place that the delegated met in Philadelphia.
  6. 13. How many delegates traveled to Philadelphia for the Constitution Convention?
  7. 15. Means to accept
  8. 16. This person was called the Father of the Constitution.
  9. 17. Supporters of the Constituion.
  10. 18. This system is where the states share power with the central government; but States have less power than the central government.
  11. 19. (3 words) A list of rights that individuals have; for example, freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
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  1. 1. (3 words)This house members depend on the population of the state.
  2. 4. (2 words)This person suggested dividing Congress into 2 houses and was from Connecticut.
  3. 6. (2 words) This person was respected for his wisdom and served the U.S. for many years.
  4. 7. House where each state would have an equal number of representatives
  5. 8. (3 words) This rule counted slaves 5 slaves as three free people and was a compromise on the issue of slavery.
  6. 11. (2 words) This person came from Virginia and wanted to create a new system of government,
  7. 12. (2 words) This plan was for the national government to have 3 parts or branches.
  8. 14. (2 words) This person was the governor of Virginia