01 Jan, 1970
A deep dive into the critical weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, including no taxing power, trade chaos, and enforcement failures. Explore real-world crises like Shays' Rebellion and how these flaws led to the U.S. Constitution.
Detailed comparison of the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan at the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Explains key differences, the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise), and how this historic debate shapes modern American government structures like the Senate and Electoral College.
Discover how the Great Compromise resolved the 1787 Constitutional Convention deadlock by creating the US Congress' two-house system. Learn its impact on modern politics and why it remains crucial today.