the creation of reservations for American Indians

a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights

the establishment of the first U.S. political parties

a compromise over slavery in western territories

reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs

confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce

established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court

upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president

topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

Votes were cast by secret ballot.

Property qualifications for voting were strengthened.

Poll taxes were reduced.

Voter participation increased.