Constitutional Convention

Front

Which event was the "straw that broke the camel's back?" Options: Sheriffs seizing farms and property, Protesting outside the Massachusetts courthouses, Revolution veterans not getting paid their salary, Raiding a state militia arsenal

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Raiding a state militia arsenal

Front

The Articles of the Confederation created what type of national government?

Back

Weak

Front

Which of the following states was not present at the convention? Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Virginia

Back

Rhode Island

Front

Where did the convention take place?

Back

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Front

Which of the following states at the convention had the most slaves? Connecticut, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Virginia

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Virginia

Front

Which of the following states at the convention had the least amount of slaves? Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Georgia

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Massachusetts

Front

Which of the following did the New Jersey Plan NOT establish?

• 3 branches of government
• 1 house in Congress
• Proportional representation
• Weak national government

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Proportional representation

Front

Which plan was best for small states?

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New Jersey Plan

Front

What did the Virginia Plan NOT establish? Options: 3 branches of government, 2 houses in Congress, Proportional representation, Weak national government

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Weak national government

Front

According to the Connecticut Compromise, how would representation in the Senate be determined? Options: Equally, Slave population, Proportional (by population), Wealth

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Equally