Constitution 1

Shays’ Rebellion showed Americans that

• the Articles of Confederation did not work.

• the British influence was still strong.

• soldiers were reluctant to arrest citizens.

• Massachusetts had a strong government.

The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government partially because most Americans were

• uneasy about democratic government

• afraid of government power

• still loyal to Britain

• unwilling to listen to Congress

The New York Constitution, adopted in 1777, was important because it

• gave all adult males the right to vote.

• maintained British influence in the state.

• served as a model for the Constitution of the United States.

• inspired the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

What problems did the nation face under the Articles of Confederation?

• The new government could not settle disputes between the states

• Foreign countries did not respect the nation.

• The new nation could not raise enough money. (couldn't tax)

• All of the above.

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To give women the right to vote.

• To ask Great Britain for forgiveness.

• To create a new Constitution.

• To revise the Articles of Confederation.

For every 5 slaves, 3 would count toward population, thus representation

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Commerce compromise

• Slave Trade compromise

• Great compromise

The national government can tax imports, but not exports

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Commerce compromise

• Slave Trade compromise

• Great compromise

The legislature will be bicameral with equal representation

in the upper house and representation based on population in the lower house.

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Commerce compromise

• Slave Trade compromise

• Great compromise

Congress cannot abolish the slave trade for 20 years (1808)

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Commerce compromise

• Slave Trade compromise

• Great compromise

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise as a way to

• limit the power of the president.

• settle differences over representation in Congress.

• provide legal rights for women.

• establish term lengths for senators.