Posted: April 13th, 2016

Explain from the delegate’s perspective the importance of drafting a new Constitution and what it could achieved nationally

From the perspective of your delegate, draft a speech of 450–600 words including the above points, arguing for the approval of a constitution in the format of a presentation. Ensure you do the following: •Highlight the key points that graphically or pictorially present your position in a clear, persuasive manner. •Use the notes feature to fill in more detailed text of the speech. •Prepare your presentation from your delegate’s perspective. The presentation is meant for the members of the convention. •Include your voice and image within your presentation (this is optional).

Develop a 7–10-slide presentation in PowerPoint format, exclusive of a cover page and reference page. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, April 6, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Grading Criteria and Rubric

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points

Provide an overview of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia beginning May 1787. 12

Determine the biographical information about the selected delegate, including place of birth, the colony he represented, and other background and heritage details that influenced his views. 20

Explain what the delegate considered the most important issues surrounding the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise. 44

Explain from the delegate’s perspective whether each compromise was necessary in order to secure passage of the draft Constitution. 24

Explain from the delegate’s perspective the importance/necessity of drafting a new Constitution and what it could achieved nationally.

36

Explain from the delegate’s perspective whether/why the Great Compromise is necessary and why slaves were to be counted as three-fifths a human being for purposes of representation.

20

Presentation Components: Organization (12) Style (4) Usage and Mechanics (12) APA Elements (16) 44

Total: 200

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