jun 14, 1775 - 2nd Continental Congress

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Declaration of independence

Later Constitutional Congresses->
Talk about weaknesses of Articles of Confederation
Virginia Plan: (Big states>Small states)
- Strong centralized state
- Bicameral legislature
- Reps based on pop.
New Jersey Plan: (Small states>Big states)
- Unicameral legislature
- = state rep

-> Bicameral Legislature:
Senate- ea. state= 2 votes
House of reps- by pop.
3/5 compromise (slaves=3/5 person)
-----Federalists ratified

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