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The delegates agreed on the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger national government, but they disagreed on the structure. Three competing plans emerged with different visions.
The Virginia Plan, proposed by Edmund Randolph and James Madison, called for three branches of government and a bicameral legislature with representation based on state population. The lower house would be directly elected by voters while the upper house would be chosen by state legislatures.
The New Jersey Plan, offered by William Paterson, wanted to keep the Articles but add taxing power and trade regulation. It proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states, regardless of size.
Did you know? Alexander Hamilton's "Conservative Plan" was the most radical, proposing a president and Congress elected for life—reminiscent of the monarchy they had fought to escape!
The final Constitution incorporated elements from multiple plans: the three-branch structure from Virginia, equal Senate representation from New Jersey, and a somewhat stronger federal government from Hamilton's vision, though far less extreme than he wanted.
Representation created a major controversy—if based on population, should enslaved people be counted? The solution came through the "Great Compromise" chaired by Benjamin Franklin, which established a bicameral legislature with population-based representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation purposes. Other slavery compromises included allowing slave importation for 20 more years and the Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of escaped slaves even from free states.
The delegates created a system of federalism that divided power between states and the federal government, with checks and balances separating power between branches. This structure aimed to prevent any single person or group from gaining too much control.
Remember this: The Constitution required ratification by special conventions in 9 of the 13 states to take effect—showing how the founders wanted broader approval than just from existing state governments.
The debate over ratification divided Americans into two camps. Federalists supported the Constitution while Anti-Federalists feared the central government would become too powerful. In Massachusetts, Federalists won votes by agreeing to add a future Bill of Rights.
After securing the required nine states, New York and Virginia eventually joined to avoid being left out. To build support, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote the Federalist Papers—essays defending the Constitution that are still referenced today.
The first presidential election in 1788/89 had limitations: only white property-owning males could vote for House representatives, and the Electoral College chose the president. George Washington was unanimously elected and served two terms, with John Adams as vice president.
Important point: Though Washington claimed to dislike political parties, he governed like a Federalist. Meanwhile, the Anti-Federalists changed their name to "Democratic-Republicans" (later shortened to Republicans) under Thomas Jefferson's leadership.
Washington assembled a balanced Cabinet with both Federalists (Alexander Hamilton as Treasury Secretary, Henry Knox as War Secretary) and Republicans (Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, Edmund Randolph as Attorney General). This attempted to include different viewpoints in the executive branch.
The Bill of Rights (first ten amendments) was created based on the colonists' difficult experiences under British rule. These guaranteed basic freedoms and limited government power in ways that addressed Anti-Federalist concerns.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the Supreme Court with six justices (all Federalists) and created district courts and courts of appeal. John Jay became the first Chief Justice, completing a government where Federalists dominated all three branches.
Think about it: Alexander Hamilton believed that if wealthy citizens invested in the new nation's economy, they would be motivated to ensure its survival—showing how economic policy was tied to national stability from the beginning.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Jea
@jeabalu
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 transformed America's government from the weak Articles of Confederation to the enduring system we know today. Delegates debated different plans, compromised on divisive issues, and ultimately created a government with separated powers that continues to... Show more
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The delegates agreed on the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger national government, but they disagreed on the structure. Three competing plans emerged with different visions.
The Virginia Plan, proposed by Edmund Randolph and James Madison, called for three branches of government and a bicameral legislature with representation based on state population. The lower house would be directly elected by voters while the upper house would be chosen by state legislatures.
The New Jersey Plan, offered by William Paterson, wanted to keep the Articles but add taxing power and trade regulation. It proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states, regardless of size.
Did you know? Alexander Hamilton's "Conservative Plan" was the most radical, proposing a president and Congress elected for life—reminiscent of the monarchy they had fought to escape!
The final Constitution incorporated elements from multiple plans: the three-branch structure from Virginia, equal Senate representation from New Jersey, and a somewhat stronger federal government from Hamilton's vision, though far less extreme than he wanted.
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Representation created a major controversy—if based on population, should enslaved people be counted? The solution came through the "Great Compromise" chaired by Benjamin Franklin, which established a bicameral legislature with population-based representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation purposes. Other slavery compromises included allowing slave importation for 20 more years and the Fugitive Slave Act, which required the return of escaped slaves even from free states.
The delegates created a system of federalism that divided power between states and the federal government, with checks and balances separating power between branches. This structure aimed to prevent any single person or group from gaining too much control.
Remember this: The Constitution required ratification by special conventions in 9 of the 13 states to take effect—showing how the founders wanted broader approval than just from existing state governments.
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The debate over ratification divided Americans into two camps. Federalists supported the Constitution while Anti-Federalists feared the central government would become too powerful. In Massachusetts, Federalists won votes by agreeing to add a future Bill of Rights.
After securing the required nine states, New York and Virginia eventually joined to avoid being left out. To build support, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote the Federalist Papers—essays defending the Constitution that are still referenced today.
The first presidential election in 1788/89 had limitations: only white property-owning males could vote for House representatives, and the Electoral College chose the president. George Washington was unanimously elected and served two terms, with John Adams as vice president.
Important point: Though Washington claimed to dislike political parties, he governed like a Federalist. Meanwhile, the Anti-Federalists changed their name to "Democratic-Republicans" (later shortened to Republicans) under Thomas Jefferson's leadership.
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Washington assembled a balanced Cabinet with both Federalists (Alexander Hamilton as Treasury Secretary, Henry Knox as War Secretary) and Republicans (Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, Edmund Randolph as Attorney General). This attempted to include different viewpoints in the executive branch.
The Bill of Rights (first ten amendments) was created based on the colonists' difficult experiences under British rule. These guaranteed basic freedoms and limited government power in ways that addressed Anti-Federalist concerns.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the Supreme Court with six justices (all Federalists) and created district courts and courts of appeal. John Jay became the first Chief Justice, completing a government where Federalists dominated all three branches.
Think about it: Alexander Hamilton believed that if wealthy citizens invested in the new nation's economy, they would be motivated to ensure its survival—showing how economic policy was tied to national stability from the beginning.
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
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