Articles of Confederation/Constitutional Convention

AoC & Constitutional Convention

Multiple Choice

What was the main problem facing our new nation after the Revolutionary War?

• What the flag should look like

• What should our government look like

• How should we celebrate

• Who should be our new king

Multiple Choice

Under the AoC, who held the most power?

• The President

• Congress

• The states

• Parliament

Multiple Choice

T/F: The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to improve the AoC.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blanks

Larger states favored the

plan, because they would gain more votes.

Multiple Choice

Why did smaller states favor the New Jersey Plan?

• Smaller states would have an equal say

• It stated the President must be from New Jersey

• Small states would not have to pay taxes

• It allowed smaller states to ignore laws from Congress

Multiple Select

Why did everyone agree to the Great Compromise? (check all that apply)

• This would keep the balance of power

• Everyone was upset about having two legislative bodies

• Small states were happy about the Senate

• Large states were happy with the House of Reps

Multiple Choice

What percentage of slave populations would count for determining representation for Southern states?

• 40%

• 50%

• 75%

• 60%

Multiple Select

What were the compromises included in the Constitution? (check all that apply)

• Missouri Compromise

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Federalist Compromise

• Bill of Rights