Creating the Constitution

Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?

• States would have too much power

• rights for which people fought would be lost

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress could not

• declare war

• impose taxes

What was the long-term effect of the November Ordinance of 1787.

• Territories eventually became states

• George Washington was elected president

What land was affected by the Land ordinance of 1785?

• Land of the 13 original colonies

• land bound by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes

What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787?

• To write the U.S. Constitution

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To write the Declaration of Independence

Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution?

• He knew more about government than anyone else present

• he was prepared to lead the discussion at the convention

Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

• How to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers

• how to balance the interests of large and small states

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed to establish a republic. Which of these describes a republic?

• a government led by a powerful few

• a country led by elected representatives

Which of these did both the Virginia and New Jersey plan include?

• two houses of Congress

• three branches of government

What did the Great Compromise decide?

• representation in congress

• the system of checks and balances