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| LARGE STATES VS. SMALL STATES | There was disagreement between states as to who should have the most power. The Great Compromise settled this conflict. |
| REPAIR VS. REPLACE | There was disagreement as to whether to fix the Articles or replace them. Ultimately they decided to replace the Articles with the Constitution. |
| COUNTING OF SLAVES | There was conflict over whether or not slaves would be counted in determining representation. 3/5 ths compromise settled this dispute. |
| WHAT WAS THE GREAT COMPROMISE? | This compromise divided the law making branch of our government into two parts. One representing equality (2 for votes for each state) and population (larger states get more power) |
| EXPLAIN THE 3/5THS COMPROMISE? | For the sake of determining representation every 5 slaves would count as 3 white men. |
| STRONG STATES VS STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT | Conflict existed between those who thought we would be better protected by strong state governments against those who favored a strong national government. |
| CONSIDERING THE MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ARTICLES WHY DID SO MANY DELEGATES UPSET AT THE IDEA OF A STONG NATIONAL GOVERNMENT? | Although delegates knew a stronger government was needed they feared the possibility of tyranny and did not want to give up independence. |
| WHY DID THE SIGNING OF THE DOCUMENT ON SEPT. 17 NOT FINISH THE BUSINESS OF CREATING THE CONSTITUTION? | It had to be ratified by at least 9 states. |
