Constitutional Convention

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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

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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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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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What does ratification mean?

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to approve

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The Constitutional Convention was convened to...

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improve the Articles of Confederation.

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The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-

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bicameral

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Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced?

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government was too weak to manage state relations