"A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT":

THE CONSTITUTION

I.    Introduction:  Philadelphia, 1787

II.   State Constitutions

A.  Voting
            B.  "Republicanism" vs. "Democracy"
            C.  State Constitutions
                        1.  Property Qualifications

III.   Articles of Confederation

A.  A Weak National Government
            B.  The Financial Crisis
            C.  Shays' Rebellion

IV.   The Constitution

A.  The Delegates
             B.  Drafting and Compromise
                        1.  The Virginia Plan
                        2.  New Jersey Plan
                        3.  The Great Compromise
            C.  The Debate Over Slavery
                        1.  Compromise
                        2.  3/5th Compromise
            D.  National Power

V.   Ratification

A.  Early Momentum
            B.  Anti-Federalists and the Bill of Rights

VI.   Conclusion:  Democracy vs. Republicanism