Challenges of a New Nation

Challenges of a New Nation

4th - 5th Grade

10 Qs

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Challenges of a New Nation

Challenges of a New Nation

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In 1777, the Articles of Confederation was a plan to unite the states. Problems with the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the ________

Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Monroe Doctrine
Constitution of the U.S.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The federal government was too weak
The state governments were too weak
Great Britain still could make laws for the colonies
France did not accept the independence of the U.S.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Articles of Confederation had several areas of weakness. Infer what conclusion can be drawn about its major weaknesses?

The Bill of Rights was never added
A king ruled the state government
Money was the same from state to state
There was no army and no court system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Constitution was drafted in 1787. Since the people could not agree they had to compromise. The Great Compromise _______

Decided how the President would be elected
Gave the Supreme Court the power to decide if laws are unconstitutional
Started the cabinet to help the President
Made a Congress with a Senate and a House of Representatives

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" because he worked hard to write and ratify it?

Patrick Henry
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 brought people together with different ideas. One thing the people did not agree on was if slaves should be counted in the population. The Three-Fifths Compromise was to

Count three-fifths of the slave population
Count all of the slave population
Count three-fifths of the total population
Count all of the total population

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

One famous delegate at the Constitutional Convention wrote a powerful speech persuading delegates to sign the Constitution in which most did.  Who was this famous and oldest delegate?

Patrick Henry
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington

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