Road to Constitution Flashcard

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What was the first constitution of the United States called?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention? Options: Ratification of the Constitution, Signing of the Declaration of Independence, Failure of the Articles of Confederation, Passing of the Bill of Rights

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Failure of the Articles of Confederation

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Who were the supporters of the Constitution known as?

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Federalists

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Which group opposed the ratification of the Constitution?

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Anti-Federalists

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What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

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Potential for a strong central government to infringe upon the rights of individuals and the states.

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Who is considered the father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

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9

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Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

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Delaware

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Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?

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Rhode Island

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What year was the Constitution ratified?

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1787