Liberty's Kids (Episode 40 - We the People)

Front

What problems were the farmers in Massachusetts having?

Back

Massive debt and the government taking their land

Front

Why were people attacking a courthouse in Maryland?

Back

To protest taxes

Front

Why did the delegates from the 13 states meet in Philadelphia?

Back

To fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation

Front

Why does Madison keep the press out of the Constitutional Convention?

Back

To avoid public embarrassment for delegates who change their mind

Front

What does Madison want to do at the Constitutional Convention?

Back

Create a new strong central government that has power over the states

Front

What is the system that keeps one branch of government from taking over the others?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Why are some states not happy with the proposed way to determine state’s representation in Congress?

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It was based on population, so smaller states would NOT get as many representatives.

Front

What do the delegates spend the most time arguing about? Options: Taxes, Military command, Representation in Congress, Who will be President

Back

Representation in Congress

Front

What was the solution to the issue of State representation in Congress? Options: 1 House with 1 vote per state, 2 Houses with 1 vote per state and 1 chosen by the President, 1 House with votes based on state population, 2 Houses with 1 vote per state and 1 based on state population

Back

2 Houses with 1 vote per state and 1 based on state population

Front

What topic do the Southern States want to maintain? Options: No taxes, Equal rights, Slavery, Freedom of Speech

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Slavery