Constitution History Competition

What was America's first government called?

• US Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Third Continental Congress
• Congress

True or False: The Articles of Confederation gave most power to the states over the federal government. 

• True
• False

True or False: The Articles of Confederation could raise money and control the army. 

• True
• False

This city was the location of the Constitutional Convention...

• New York City
• Washington DC
• Philadelphia
• Boston

What is the definition of a convention?

• work done as group together
• ability to pass and create laws
• a large meeting or conference 
• both sides giving in and working together

Which plan for the Constitution favored large population states?

• New York Plan
• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Philadelphia Plan

Which plan for the Constitution favored small population states?

• New York Plan
• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Philadelphia Plan

What is the definition of a compromise?

• work done as group together
• ability to pass and create laws
• a large meeting or conference 
• both sides giving in and working together

What was the Great Compromise?

• A plan to create the Constitution based on a King
• A plan combine parts of the New Jersey and Virginia Plans
• A plan to end slavery in the 13 states
• A plan to end the Articles of Confederation

Which house of Congress was based on state population?

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• None