Creation of the Constitution Reading

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Is this text a primary or secondary source?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

Who is the author of the source?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• No author given

What type of document is this?

• Diary Journal

• Wikipedia entry

• Encyclopedia

• Online Web Page

What was the very first US government called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Preamble

Which of the following was NOT a problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• The army was not being paid.

• Numerous rebellions and small fights

• Other countries were not being paid back

• A President could not be decided upon

Which major event caused American leaders to realize a new government was needed?

• The Constitutional Convention

• Shay's Rebellion

• Attack of the farmers

• War of 1812

Which is the definition of rebellion?

• War upon another country

• Act of violent resistance

• Freedom from control

• Working with others

What is the definition of a convention as it is used in the article?

• an agreement between countries

• a large meeting or gathering

• an act of violent resistance

• None of the above

In which city was the Constitutional Convention held?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• New Jersey

• Virginia