Constitutional Convention

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Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution because of his drafting of the Virginia Plan?

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James Madison

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The Virginia Plan wanted ....

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Representation based on population

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The New Jersey Plan wanted...

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Equal representation

Front

Roger Sherman proposed the ________ to solve the representation issue.

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Great Compromise

Front

According to the 3/5 Compromise, what would the slaves count for?

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Representation & Taxation

Front

Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? Options: Connecticut Plan, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, 3/5th's Plan

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Virginia Plan

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The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? Created a one house legislature, Postponed the conversation about slavery, Added the Bill of Rights, Created a two house legislature

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Created a two house legislature

Front

In what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation?

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Senate

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What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

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How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation? Options: Every slave was counted., Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted., Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted., Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.

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Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.