Introduction to the US Constitution

Who was Daniel Shays?

• an army officer who did not get paid for his service

• a founding father

• an elected representative

• a leader of the Quakers

Why was Shays Rebellion important?

• Many people died.

• It proved that the US government could not tax citizens.

• It showed that protests could be peaceful.

• It helped to lead to the creation of the US Constitution.

What was Alexander Hamilton's Role in the Constitutional Convention?

• He argued for a new and improved Constitution.

• He wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation in place and improve them.

• He drafted the first Constitution.

• He wrote down everything that was discussed.

What was the Great Compromise?

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr shook hands and agreed not to duel.

• It proposed two chambers of Congress, the Senate, with two representatives from each state, and the House, whose representatives would be based on population.

• It was a way to keep both the Articles of Confederation and the new US Constitution.

• It was a show of good faith after the war with Britain.

What are the important political concepts in the Constitution? Check all that apply.

• liberty

• individual rights

• government by the people

• limited government

John Locke was a philosopher who believed that:

• There should be limited power for leaders.

• Individual liberty is greater under rule of government.

• Everyone has the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• The earth is flat.

Thomas Hobbs was a philosopher who believed that individual liberty was actually greater under government rule.

• true

• false