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

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Free African Americans established their own institutions such as churches, schools, and ___ societies.

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

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The Virginia Plan proposed a ___ legislature.

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On June 19, the states voted to work toward a national government based on the ___ Plan.

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.

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George Mason proposed that a ___ of rights be included in the Constitution, but his proposal was defeated.

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.