Chp. 10 - Creating the Constitution - Review

Front

The Articles of Confederation had more weaknesses than _______.

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strenghts

Front

The land was divided into areas called townships. Each township was divided into ________ sections.

Back

36

Front

One section of each township was set aside for ________________________.

Back

public schools

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about the delegates that attended the Constitutional Convention?
⅔ of them were lawyers,
They were from all races and genders,
They were from 12 of the 13 states,
They were all white men

Back

They were from all races and genders

Front

States with larger population were favored by...

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The Virginia Plan

Front

________________ proposed The Great Compromise which both groups of delegates were able to agree on.

Back

Roger Sherman

Front

What was the main concern that led to the proposal of the Great Compromise?

Back

Representation

Front

The Virginia Plan proposed a legislature with representation based on _________.

Back

population

Front

What was a key feature of the Great Compromise? Options: A single legislative body, A two-house legislature, A monarchy, A direct democracy

Back

A two-house legislature

Front

Southerners were ready to abolish slavery because it would not affect their economy. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE