the 1787 Constitutional Convention
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:anti-federalists |
opposed the Constitution
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| gptkbp:attendees |
55 delegates
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| gptkbp:cabinet_member |
gptkb:George_Washington
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| gptkbp:constitutional_convention_of_1787 |
also known as the Philadelphia Convention
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| gptkbp:date |
May 25, 1787
September 17, 1787 |
| gptkbp:federalist_papers |
promoted ratification of the Constitution
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| gptkbp:final_document |
signed by 39 delegates
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
Ratification debates
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| gptkbp:great_compromise |
established bicameral legislature
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
foundation of American democracy
created a system of checks and balances established federalism influenced state constitutions led to the establishment of a two-party system established the principle of popular sovereignty influenced international constitutional movements inspired future constitutional conventions set a precedent for future amendments |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the 1787 Constitutional Convention
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Shays'_Rebellion
Enlightenment ideas |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
gptkb:checks_and_balances
slavery separation of powers judicial power executive power representation in Congress |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Philadelphia
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| gptkbp:majority_rule |
adopted as a principle
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| gptkbp:manager |
gptkb:William_Jackson
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| gptkbp:new_jersey_plan |
proposed a unicameral legislature
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| gptkbp:notable_participants |
gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin
gptkb:George_Washington gptkb:James_Madison |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Constitution
Bill of Rights proposed |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Articles_of_Confederation
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| gptkbp:purpose |
draft the United States Constitution
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| gptkbp:ratified_by |
required nine states
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| gptkbp:significance |
established the framework of the U. S. government
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| gptkbp:three-fifths_compromise |
counted slaves as three-fifths of a person
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| gptkbp:virginia_plan |
proposed a strong national government
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Blount
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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