Constitutional Convention Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 15 clues. Answers range from 4 to 24 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Introduced the Virginia Plan
This compromise would count 3/5 of the slave population for taxation and representation purposes
Compromise between the two plans; representation i the lower house based on population and upper house would be represented by two delegates from each state
Took place from May to September 1787 to fix the issues in the Articles of Confederation
This plan called for representation based on population
Having two branches or chambers
Daniel Shays led a rebellion of farmers in MA seeking debt relief from the state legislature through paper money; showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and that a new form of government needed to be created
Introduced the New Jersey Plan
Presided over the Constitutional Convention
Meeting in 1786 to address interstate trade issues with the Articles of Confederation; first attempt to address the issues with the Articles
System that makes sure not one branch becomes too powerful
This plan called for equal representation
Laws that make an act illegal after it was committed
Number of states that sent representatives to the Annapolis Convention
Only state that did not attend the Constitutional Convention
