Foundations of the Constitution 2024

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What was the first plan of government for the 13 states?

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Articles of Confederation

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What event led to calls for the Articles of Confederation to be rewritten? Options: the Land Ordinance of 1785, the Boston Massacre, Shays' Rebellion, Pontiac's War

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Shays' Rebellion

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What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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to revise the Articles of Confederation

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Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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Who is considered to be the father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Who came up with the Great Compromise?

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Roger Sherman

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What role did Benjamin Franklin play at the Constitutional Convention?

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he provided wisdom and humor during the tense debates

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Why is James Madison considered the father of the Constitution?

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his research led to many of the ideas that influenced the ideas of the Constitution

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How did the Great Compromise make both the small and large states happy?

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it created a two house legislature - one with equal representation for the small states and one with representation based on population for the large states

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How did the 3/5ths Compromise benefit the Southern States?

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it gave them more representation in Congress