Constitutional Convention

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To write the US Constitution.
• To end the conflict in Mass. from Shay's Rebellion. 
• To rewrite the Declaration of Independence. 
• To revise the Articles of Confederation. 

Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution?"

• He wrote the first draft of the Constitution. 
• He knew more about govt than anyone else. 
• He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention. 
• He was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention. 

Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention? 

• How to respond to the interest of other countries. 
• How to address the concerns of farmers. 
• How to get agreements between easter and western states. 
• How to balance the interests of large and small states. 

Which of these did both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans include?

• An end to slavery.
• An elected president.
• Two houses of Congress
• Three branches of government. 

The number of members of which of these is affected by state population?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• President's cabinet 
• House of Representatives 

What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution? 

• Taxation would be eliminated. 
• Selection of George Washington as president. 
• Giving up state power to form a stronger Union. 
• Replacement of the Articles of Confederation. 

Why was there such an argument on whether or not to count slaves as part of population?

• Because they were humans, not property. 
• Because the north did not want to be outnumbered in congress. 
• Because the south wanted more representatives in congress. 
• Both B and C

Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?

• States would have too much power
• Rights that people have fought for would be lost due to a tyrannical leader. 
• Another war would break out between Great Britain and America.
• Laws would be passed that would prevent people from settling into new territories. 

Who came up with the Virginia Plan?

• William Patterson

• John Adams 
• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

Who came up with the "Great Compromise?"

• Edmund Randolf
• Thomas Jefferson
• Henry Clay
• Roger Sherman