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Troubles with the Articles of Confederation
Inflation with U.S. currency showed that there were problems with Articles of Confederation -
Constitutional Convention Begins
The state house in Philadelphia became the meeting place for the Constitutional congress -
The Virginia Plan is proposed
The Virginia Plan was written by Edmund Randolph. It was a plan for a bicameral legislation. Both houses would be proportionate to the states population -
The New Jersey Plan is proposed
This plan proposed the idea that each state had equal votes no matter the population. -
The Connecticut Compromise
It combined the New Jersey and Virginia Plans. The lower house was proportionate to the states size, while the Upper house had two representatives per state no matter the size. -
The Great Compromise
It included the 3/5ths compromise. Also the compromise resolves the conflict between large and small states over the basis of representation in the new government. -
Convention Adopts Convention
After four months of debate and deliberation, the convention adopts the Constitution. -
Draft Signed By Delegates
The final text of the Constitution is signed by the delegates in Philadelphia. Edmund Randolph, George Mason, and Elbridge Gerry are the only Constitutional Convention of 1787 attendees who refuse to sign because of their objections to the final draft. -
Ratification Begins
Congress formally submits the Constitution to the states for ratification. -
New Hampshire Ratifies
They become the 9th state to ratify which is what was needed for the Constitution to be become official.
