Constitutional Convention of 1787

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Outcome of the Annapolis Convention?

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A call for another meeting in Philadelphia

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Trade and currency issues were among the worst problems under the Articles of Confederation.

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True

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How do we know today what went on during the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

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James Madison kept detailed notes.

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Which states would benefit from the Virginia Plan?

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Larger states like Virginia

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What was the goal of the New Jersey Plan?

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To give small states as much power as large states

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What was the main issue debated during the Constitutional Convention?

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The rights of states versus the powers of the federal government

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Why were delegates to the Constitutional Convention hesitant to discuss ending slavery in the Constitution?

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The southern states might have withdrawn from the union.

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Explain the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution in terms of governmental structure.

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The Articles of Confederation had a unicameral legislature, while the Constitution established a bicameral legislature.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Analyze how the delay between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention might have impacted the development of the U.S. government.

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It provided time to experiment with different forms of government, leading to the realization of the need for a stronger central government.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

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To revise the Articles of Confederation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept