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Articles of Confederation are very weak! “WE NEED TO BRANCH OUT”

Why the Constitutional Convention took place… Notes about the meeting…

A – B-C- D-

Role of George Washington:

Role of James Madison:

Virginia Plan Founder:

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New Jersey Plan Founder:

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Great CompromiseFounder:

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3/5 CompromiseIssue:

Resolution:

A Finished Constitution: Five aspectsA.Federalism – B.“Supreme Law of the Land” -C.Separation of Powers -D.Checks & Balances -E.Limited powers -Th

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Thomas Paine-English Immigrant-”Common Sense” pamphlet-Complained against King-”Paine Complains”

John Locke-”Social Contract” theory-”Natural Rights” of Life, liberty, property-”Ordered liberty

Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence-Used Locke’s “Natural Rights” (Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness)-Used Paine’s complaints against King-Signed July 4, 1776

The Enlightenment: “Age of Reason” Human achievement over spiritual

The Great Awakening: Religious revival led by Jon Edwards; united colonists; rise in Methodist & Baptist

How did Thomas Paine and John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence?

Please Don’t Come RuleP-reambleD-eclaration of RightsC-omplaintsR-esolution