Chapter 7 Section 2 Convention and Compromise

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major economic challenges faced by America after the war, and why were these significant for the country's future?

• Fields had been damaged in the war, British had closed trade, and there was a serious currency shortage.

• America experienced a population boom and economic prosperity.

• The government reduced taxes and increased spending on infrastructure.

• America formed strong trade alliances with European countries.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason Daniel Shay and other farmers rebelled in Massachusetts in 1786-1787?

• To protest high taxes and debt imprisonment

• To demand independence from Britain

• To support the Articles of Confederation

• To abolish slavery

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions were taken by states or groups to address the issue of slavery between 1774 and 1804?

• Quakers in Pennsylvania organized the first American antislavery society

• Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey passed gradual emancipation laws

• South Carolina and Georgia outlawed slavery

• Pennsylvania passed a law for gradual freeing of enslaved people

Multiple Choice

What was one major consequence of the abolition of slavery in the North according to the images?

• It united the country

• It divided the new country

• It ended all forms of discrimination

• It led to immediate equality

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups were NOT permitted to participate in the Constitutional Convention?

• Native Americans, African Americans, and women

• Planters and merchants

• Lawyers and governors

• Physicians and generals

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the organization of the Constitutional Convention is/are correct?

• George Washington presided over the meetings

• Each state had one vote on all questions

• Meetings could be held with any number of delegates present

• The meetings were open to the public

Multiple Choice

Which compromise at the Constitutional Convention led to the creation of a two-house legislature, and what were the two houses called?

• The Great Compromise; House of Representatives and Senate

• The Three-Fifths Compromise; House of Commons and House of Lords

• The Missouri Compromise; House of Delegates and Senate

• The Connecticut Compromise; House of Commons and Senate

Multiple Choice

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise address the issue of enslaved people and representation in Congress?

• It counted each enslaved person as three-fifths of a person for taxation and representation.

• It gave enslaved people the right to vote.

• It counted each enslaved person as a full person for representation only.

• It excluded enslaved people from being counted at all.

Multiple Choice

What process was required for the Constitution to be approved and for the new government to be established?

• Approval by 9 out of 13 states

• Approval by all 13 states

• Approval by Congress only

• Approval by the President

Multiple Choice

What were some of the economic challenges faced by America after the war, as described in the section 'Convention and Compromise'?

• Fields were damaged, trade was closed, and there was a currency shortage due to debt payments.

• There was a surplus of money and increased trade with the West Indies.

• Farmers experienced a period of prosperity and growth.

• The British provided financial aid to America.