The Constitutional Convention | Constitution 101

Explore three main compromises that took place at the #ConstitutionalConvention. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, explains the structure of Congress to balance the big and small states, the use of the Electoral College to elect the president, and the compromises made regarding slavery. #AmericanHistory #Constitution101 This video is part of the NEW Constitution 101 course and curriculum. Teachers, check out the “Constitutional Convention and Ratification” unit of the full 15-week curriculum: https://constitutioncenter.org/education/constitution-101-curriculum/4-constitutional-convention-and-ratification For the self-guided course and related videos, visit: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/constitution-101-course For more educational resources on the Constitutional Convention, click here: https://constitutioncenter.org/education/classroom-resources-by-topic/constitutional-convention Visit our media library to discover more online classes, podcasts, and Town Hall conversations: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/media-library Subscribe to the National Constitution Center on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ConstitutionCenter?sub_confirmation=1 Follow the National Constitution Center on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constitutionctr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConstitutionCtr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constitutionctr/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001isJLcA0NBDU2D_HGg2ohDtUUbfEfE-Gpl9t1—7rRBAsT4f5B7IV2UbsNZFPIVvYFY1ZtLK4zENNfTuda3Z_WJBoefPS8mnvM8KMyfAOq4