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The year was 1787. There were 55 delegates. George Washington was president. Located in Philadelphia.  There were many problems between the states. Small states vs. large states. Slave holders vs. anti slavery supporters. Strong central gov. vs. weak gov.

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Large states vs. small states. The Virginia Plan wanted the number of representatives based on the population. The New Jersey Plan wanted an equal number of representatives for each state. The Great Compromise included two House in Congress, the senate, and the House of Representatives.

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How would slaves be counted in population? The southern states wanted to count slaves as part of the population for representatives but not for taxes. The northern states wanted slaves to be allowed to be counted but not for representatives. The 3/5 Compromise allowed slaves as 3/5 of a person.

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Trade-North vs. South. The north wanted to control trade and the south was worried that it would hurt their economy. In the Commerce Compromise, the north agreed to wait 20 years to vote on banning slave trade.

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The Federalists wanted a strong government, a constitution, and no Bill of Rights. The leader was Alexander Hamilton. The Anti-Federalists wanted a strong state government and the if there was to be a constitution, there had to be a Bill of Rights. Their leader was George Mason.