dec 28, 1786 - Constitutional convention

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b/c of shay's rebellion
originally to discuss weaknes of articles but then they decided to mae a whole new constitution
representation debate- virginia plan proposed strong centalized- rep based on pop
new jerey plan - every plan has equal rep
Great compormise created congress bicameral legislature
Powerful minority- hamilton, madison, argued for more federal power and new constitution

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