Constitutional Convention

Lack of supplies for the American army during this war proved the government was too weak?

• The French and Indian War

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• World War II

What was America's first constitution called?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

This event demonstrated to many Americans that the Articles was too weak?

• Shay's Rebellion

• The French and Indian War

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

What city did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Annapolis

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• New York City

Who was NOT a delegate to the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

How many states were required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• 9 out of 13

• 51%

• 7 out of 13

• 13 out of 13

Why was it important to have George Washington at the Convention?

• He was trusted by the American people

• He was the president

• He controlled the army

• He needed to write it

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was NOT introduced in the Virginia Plan written by James Madison?

• The power to tax

• Three branches of government

• The power to regulate trade

• Equal representation in Congress per state