Constitutional Convention

Multiple Choice

Why was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 called, and what was its main purpose?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To improve the Articles of Confederation, which were not working

• To elect the first president

• To write the Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

Who was asked to preside over the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major issues that divided the nation's leaders during the Constitutional Convention?

• The power of the federal government

• Representation in Congress

• Slavery

• The location of the capital

Multiple Choice

According to the Great Compromise, how many senators does each state have in the Senate?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

Multiple Choice

What was the 3/5 Compromise, and why was it significant in the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

• It allowed each slave to be counted as 3/5 of a person for representation purposes.

• It ended slavery in all states immediately.

• It banned the slave trade after 1808.

• It gave slaves the right to vote.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the Constitutional Convention or something you would like to learn more about?

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To improve the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a new president

• To create new states