The Articles of Confederation and the greatest compromise

No executive and can’t tax citizens directly.

What where two significant problems with the national gov?

Congress called a convention in 1787 to create a new gov

What was the result of the problems with the articles?

Large states because it gave them more power

Which states did this plan favor for large states?

Based on population (bicameral)

What was the basis for representation in both houses?

One state, one vote

What was the plan's proposal for representation?

Small states ensuring equal power

Which states did this plan favor?

Equal representation in the Senate (2 senators per state)

How is the Senate represented?

It was established population based representation in the house

How was the houses of representation represented?

North wanted only free people counted.

South wanted slaves counted.

What was the main conflict over counting?

Slaves counted as 3/5 of a person, stopped until 1808.

What was the 3/5 compromise fraction?