Creating the Constitution Test

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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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This document was used as the first constitution of the United States.

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Which option best describes why the Articles of Confederation ultimately failed as a governing document? Options: The federal government under this document was not strong enough to lead the country. The British were able to easily retake control of the U.S. The document did not allow the U.S. to become allies with France. The document did not take into account Native American tribes.

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The federal government under this document was not strong enough to lead the country.

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Which of the following responses best describes the delegates who participated in the Constitutional Convention? Rich, Powerful, and Educated. Young, Hardworking, and Educated. Rich, Foreign, and Hardworking. Poor, Common, and Powerful.

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Rich, Powerful, and Educated.

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Who was considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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James Madison

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The southern states wanted enslaved Africans to be counted in a state's population.

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True

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Which answer best describes the 3/5 Compromise?

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This compromise established that enslaved Africans would be counted as 3/5 of a person when determining a state's population.

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Presidents are elected by a special group of electors known as the Electoral College.

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True

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What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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Review the Articles of Confederation

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What was the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?

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It was an agreement reached by large and small states that defined the legislative branch and the representation each state would have under the United States Constitution.

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Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

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Benjamin Franklin