Makematic
Constitutional Compromise
In 1787, the United States government began a series of critical compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, but also ensured African American enslavement for generations to come.
Hip Hughes History
The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review
Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
Hip Hughes History
The Connecticut Compromise and the Power of Small States in the U.S. Senate
HipHughes explains why the US Senate is controlled by small state Senators. HipHughes feeds you some poli-sci treats as he goes over some of the undemocratic mechanisms and its effects in the US Senate.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How the Mexican American War Affected Slavery
Why did many abolitionists oppose the Mexican-American war? Find out in this video segment that explores how this war affected efforts to abolish slavery while also raising the issue of how the acquisition of such a large territory would...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Equal Representation
James Madison thought that the equal representation in the Senate agreed to in the Great Compromise was a betrayal of republican principles.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Oliver Ellsworth
Oliver Ellsworth contributed a lot to our country. He was one of the authors of the Great Compromise and is responsible for the Judiciary Act of 1789. [1 min. 5 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Federalists Part 12: A Compromise Saves the Constitution
On today's podcast, a compromise saves the Constitution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 300: Philadelphia Convention Part 30: Great Compromise
Today, we examine the first steps taken toward the Great Compromise at the Philadelphia Convention.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 301: Philadelphia Convention Part 31: Great Compromise
Today, we look at the gains and losses on both sides in the Great Compromise.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 302: Philadelphia Convention Part 32: Great Compromise
In this episode, we learn that opposition to the Great Compromise led to a crisis at the Convention.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:madison and the Great Compromise
Today, we examine James Madison's opposition to the Great Compromise.