Marquessa BatemanConstitutional Convention Comic StripSeptember 23rd, 2022U.S. Government A3
Purpose of Constitutional Convention
America gained their Independence In the Revolutionary War in 1783
The government wrote the Articles of Confederation to create laws for thr country.
This federal government document was ineffective and America was falling apart.
Five delegates from different states decided to have the constitutional convention to rewrite a new and improved Articles of Confederation
This new constitution outlined idea of a federal gov, separation of power, boundary disputes, voting, etc. The convention started on May 25th and was finished September 17th 1787.
They scraped the articles of confederation and started fresh with a new document.
Let's make a new document!
We need to make laws about how America should be governed.
Purpose Of Constitutional Convention
we need to revise the Articles of Confederation
Our goal needs to be descreasing our economic troubles and reducing radical politcal movements.
We need to come together as a country and create a stronger central government with more sustainable laws for our citizens
After graduating from Yale, I served briefly in the New York legislature. my chief politcal influence was shown throughout pamphlets and New York Article.
I am William Livingston from New York, I am representing New Jersey in the Constitutional Convention
William Livingston
After moving to New Jersey I represented the colony in both the first and second continental congress. In 1776 I commanded the troops of New Jersey and went on to be the states first governer.
In the convention I oppsed to slave trade. After the constitutional convention I played a part in securing New Jersey's speedy ratification.
I am George Washington and I represented Virginia in the Constitutional Convention
George Washington
I attended Harvard University. I guided troops and became leader of the continental army throughout the American Revolution.
My role in the convention was president, this meant I was to oversee debates, ensure order, and give opinions on important matters.
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