Week 17

What improvements did the spinning jenny make to people's lives?

• it created more jobs

• it made it easier for farmers

• it helped transport peopl

Which is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

• freedom of religion

• right to an education

Why did some of the delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?

• because it did not give women the right to vote

• because it did not include a bill of rights

Each branch of government must be separate is known as

• rule of law

• separation of powers

What are the first 10 amendments called?

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

How many times has the Constitution been amended?

• 21

• 27

How did they make sure their meetings were private?

• nailed the windows shut

• pulled the curtains

• posted guards at the doors

• all of the above

"Everyone is created equal" is in the Constitution.

• True

• False

The large and small states had to compromise...why?

• dividing Congress into 2 separate house

• allowing small states to control the courts

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• make changes to the Articles of Confederation

• create the bill of rights