major leaders of the Constitutional Convention

Who was the father of the Constitution?

• Stephen Curry

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What system did James Madison believe would help Congress run smoothly?

• Checks and lines

• stars and stripes

• moons and stars

• checks and balances

What important document did James Madison revise and create to symbolize personal freedoms?

• Gettysburg address

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Bill of rights

• Federalist Papers

___________________remained quiet during the Constitutional Convention.

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Mr. Thomas

He listened to his peers and only spoke to calm an argument.

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Paul Revere

He was unanimously elected as the leader of the Continental Congress in 1787.

• Donald Trump

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who made this statement?

""Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors, I sacrifice to the public good"

• Mrs. Sharpe

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following is not a reason Philadelphia is famous?

• Philadelphia is the current capital of the United States.

• Philadelphia is the place where the Declaration of Independence was written, signed and read aloud for the first time.

• Philadelphia is where George Washington lived and called it his home.

• Philadelphia is home to Independence Hall, the historic building where the Declaration of Independence was first read and where the Constitutional Convention was held.