Unit 3 Review

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

• another war would occur between Great Britain and America

• laws would be passed to prevent people from colonizing new territories

Why is Shays’ Rebellion an important event in U.S. history?

• It was the beginning of a civil war.

• It led to the passage of a new Constitution.

• It showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia.

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

• to write the U.S. Constitution

• to end the conflict in Massachusetts

• to revise the Articles of Confederation

Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.

• He knew more about government than anyone else present.

• He was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention.

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

• an end to slavery

• three branches of government

• an elected president

What did the Great Compromise decide?

• representation in Congress

• the names of political parties

• the system of checks and balances

The number of members of which of these is affected by state population?

• president's cabinet

• House of Representatives

• Senate

What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?

• They feared the power of the national government.

• They supported the new constitution.

How is the Constitution organized?

• into parts called articles

• into sentences called sections.

Why did the delegates start the Preamble to the Constitution with the words “We, the people”?

• to record that all the citizens wrote the Constitution

• to state that government power comes from the people