The Philadelphia Convention In 1787

Caela Sobhani
10/16/16
APUSH

Chapter 6 Key Terms

The Philadelphia Convention: The Philadelphia Convention in 1787 was when members from the states got together in order to rule out the Articles of Confederation and bring in another constitution. Most delegates were pro-federalist.
The Virginia and New Jersey plans: The Virginia Plan basically stated that there needed to be a national government. It also expanded on the legislature branch of government. The New Jersey plan was a counter to the Virginia plan, and it stated that the Congress should have more power. It also gave the Congress more freedom to do actions they were unable to before, like control trade and take away taxes.
The Great Compromise of 1787: The great compromise of 1787

It's stated that for every three whites in an area, five slaves were allowed. As a consequence, they had to pay 3/5 more than they usually would in taxes.
Federalists: Federalists were people who wanted a strong central government and wanted to out rule the Articles of Confederation. Most of them were rich white men who held lots of political power because of their wealth.
Antifederalists: Antifederalists were people who wanted the Bill of Rights. Since these people were middle to low class, they did not have very many rights. People who had more well what are usually given more opportunities in more power. They wanted the Bill of Rights in order to secure their liberties.
The Federalist Papers: The Federalist Papers was a book written by Madison, Jay, and Hamilton. These men were federalists and wanted to persuade people to ratify the new constitution.
Bill of Rights: The Bill of Rights was a list of 10 amendments in the constitution that the anti-federalist's fought for. They secured the rights and liberties of men.
Hamilton’s Financial Plan: Hamilton’s financial plan was a plan by Alexander Hamilton in order to bring stabilization when the economy was a mess. He wanted to Pay off all debts and called for the help of the United States

It made the border clear between Florida and Georgia and made trade through the ports of New Orleans tariff- free.
The XYZ Affair: The XYZ affair was when Adams commanded some American delegates to stop war with France, but the French responded badly. The French demanded the Americans pay a bribe to speak with them. This began a war called the Quasi-French war that lasted for a little over two years.
Quasi-French War: The Quasi French war was an undeclared war with America in France. Tensions were the main reason of the beginning of this war. During the revolutionary war, the French helped the Americans, and when it was the United States turn to return the favor, they ripped made out of the situation. Then, the XYZ affair made the French even more outraged, and the war began.
Washington’s Farewell Address: Washington's Farewell Address made it clear that alliances with other countries were not good, but keeping commercial ties were important. It also detailed how the United States needs to act on foreign affairs.
The Alien and Sedition Acts: The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in order to stop the growing the party of the Democratic Republicans. It was also against the rise of immigrants in the