History Gal_Slides Presentation for Constitutional Convention Doodle Notes

Open Ended

Describe the events that led to the Philadelphia Convention, and the struggles that the delegates had to overcome in order to make the convention a successful collaboration of the states. List two examples and why they were important!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Virginia Plan proposed at the Constitutional Convention?

• A plan for a single-house legislature with equal representation

• A plan for a two-house legislature with representation based on population

• A plan to maintain the Articles of Confederation

• A plan to create a strong executive branch

Multiple Choice

Where did the delegates meet during the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• Independence Hall

• Philadelphia

• Pennsylvania State House

• Mount Vernon

Multiple Choice

Who was the President of the convention and what role did he play?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

Who kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention and believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution?

• George Washington
• James Madison
• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson

Open Ended

Because of Madison’s notes we know who said what during the debates and the reasoning behind the decisions of the delegates.

Multiple Select

Who are some notable delegates mentioned in the slide?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

• George Mason

• Roger Sherman

Multiple Choice

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it — 8.4(E)

• the states would surrender too much power to the federal government

• alliances could not be formed with other countries

• the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable

• individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government

Multiple Choice

Who did not attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

Who are the notable delegates that did not attend the convention?

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• 1. Established a form of self government based on social contract. 

• 1. Weakened the influence of religion in government. 

• 1. Guaranteed liberties for colonists.

• 1. Limited the power of future colonial governments.

Multiple Choice

What principles did delegates add from these influences to the Constitution?

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Judicial review

Multiple Choice

Should they make changes to the Articles of Confederation or create a new document?

• Make changes to the Articles of Confederation

• Create a new document

• Ignore the Articles of Confederation

• Revise the Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?

• The Virginia Plan called for a one-house legislature while the New Jersey plan called for a legislature with two houses.

• The Virginia Plan called for the end of the slave trade while the New Jersey Plan called for the slave trade to continue.

• The Virginia Plan proposed that representation should be based on state population while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation.

• The Virginia Plan proposed that slaves should not count for representation while the New Jersey plan proposed that slaves should not count for taxation.

Multiple Choice

Do you think large states like Virginia supported equal representation or representation based on population?

• Equal representation

• Representation based on population

• Neither

• Both

Open Ended

Do you think small states like Delaware supported equal representation or representation based on population?

Multiple Choice

What was the proposal made by Roger Sherman of Connecticut regarding state representation in the legislature?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on population

• A bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and population-based representation in the House

• No representation for smaller states

Multiple Choice

Would slaves count for population-based representation?

• Yes, they would count as 3/5 of a person

• No, they would not count at all

• Only free men would count

• Only women would count

Multiple Choice

Would slavery be outlawed?

• Yes, it would be outlawed immediately

• No, but the slave trade would end in 1808

• Yes, but only in certain states

• No, it would continue indefinitely

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident