Constitutional Convention

Which of the following two people were leaders for the Federalist group?

• Alexander Hamilton, George Mason

• Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

• Patrick Henry, George Mason

Which of the following two people were leaders in the Anti-Federalist group?

• George Mason, Patrick Henry

• George Mason, Alexander Hamilton

• George Mason, James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

Which of the following are beliefs of the Federalist Party? Select all that apply

• power and decision making belongs to the states

• strong central government

• Bill of Rights was NOT necessary

• Constitution needs to be RATIFIED

Which group demanded a Bill of Rights to be included?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

To formally approve...

• Amend

• Ratify

• Elect

• Tyranny

Why was the Bill of rights important for the Anti-Federalist party? Select all that apply

• they believed it would protect against government abuse

• they felt it would give more power to the states

• they believed it would protect individual rights

• none of the above

Which incidents showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply

• Shays Rebellion

• Boston Massacre

• The Constitution

• The Depression

What was the purpose of the Federalists papers?

• essays to win support FOR the ratification of the Constitution

• essays to win support AGAINST the ratification of the Constitution

• a newspaper meant to win support FOR ratification of the Constitution

• a newspaper written by the Anti-Federalist to win support AGAINST the ratification

Ratification means:

• amend

• change

• approve

• to get rid of

Why was the Constitution even written?

• because the AOC was too weak to do anything beneficial for its' people

• because of Shay's Rebellion and the 4 deaths

• because the government was being destroyed by the British

• because the American colonists wanted a monarchy back