Constitutional Convention

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Richmond, Virginia

• Washington, DC

• Paris, France

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To rewrite the Declaration of Independence breaking up with King George.

• To write the Treaty of Paris

• To rewrite the Articles of Confederation

• To elect the first president

The _______________ Plan gave larger states with higher populations more representatives in government.

• Connecticut

• The Great Compromise

• New Jersey

• Virginia

The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. The solution was to create two houses - the senate and the house of representatives.

• Big Agreement

• Three-fifths Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Great Dispute

The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 

• Added the Bill of Rights 

• Created a two house legislature

• Created a one house legislature

• Postponed the conversation about slavery

Who was happy with the Virginia plan?

• Small States

• Large States

Which Plan was favored by small states?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

 

A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-

• Congress could not negotiate treaties

• Congress could print money

• Congress established the Northwest Ordinance

• Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws

What was the name of the compromise made between the large and small states

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Iowa Caucus

• The Representation Agreement

• The Great Compromise

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson