Virginia's Impact On American Government

Virginia's Impact on American Government

Three particular pieces of legislation from Virginia had a considerable impact on the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In this episode, you will learn about these three pieces of legislation and their impact on American government. To start the episode, click the player button.

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The Great Compromise

During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, two main plans emerged during the debates and neither plan had unanimous support. Unless there was a compromise, the attempt to create a new government would fail. In this episode you will learn about this compromise, known as the Great Compromise. Click the player button to begin the episode.

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The Ratification Debates

A series of debates over the ratification of the Constitution ensued between the Federalists and the Anti-federalists, which were covered by the press. This episode will examine both sides of these debates and the how the Constitution was eventually ratified. Click the player button to start the episode.

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Virginia's Impact on American Government Review

Now that you have explored the impact of Virginia on the American government, review everything you have learned with this interactivity. This non-graded interactivity consists of multiple choice and true or false questions. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the review. To begin, please click the player button.