Getting to Union

Navigating Differences in the Constitutional Convention

Part III

Creating Space to Address Issues Built Trust. This Made it Possible to Work Through Problems.  

In Part III, students will learn about some of the critical agreements the delegates navigated across their differences, including representation in the national legislature and negotiations over slavery. 

Step 1. Representation 

Step 2. Slavery and Representation 

Step 3. Three-Fifths Compromise 

Step 4. Other Agreements Regarding Slavery 

Proceed to Part III. Step 1.