Constitutional Convention Formative Assessment

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Who represented Pennsylvania at the Constitutional Convention? Options: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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What was the main issue that led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

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Trade regulation

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What did Benjamin Franklin express about his approval of the Constitution?

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He was unsure if he would ever approve it

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According to Benjamin Franklin, why did he agree to the Constitution despite its faults?

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He expected no better

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What did Benjamin Franklin hope for in terms of the public's opinion of the Constitution?

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He hoped for unanimity

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What did Benjamin Franklin sacrifice for the public good?

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His objections to the Constitution

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What did Benjamin Franklin emphasize as important for the government's efficiency?

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Public opinion

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What did Benjamin Franklin express a wish for at the end of his speech?

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He wished for unanimity

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What did Benjamin Franklin urge every member of the convention to do?

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Doubt their own infallibility

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What did Benjamin Franklin hope for in terms of the means of having the Constitution well administered?

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Unanimous support