Constitutional Convention Pt 1

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Washington, DC
• Richmond, Virginia
• Paris, France

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
• To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
• To write the Treaty of Paris
• To elect the first president

What were the men who represented their states called?

• Senators
• Congressmen
• Delegates
• Speakers

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• John Adams

The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.

• Virginia
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Three-fifths

The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 

• Great Compromise
• Three-fifths Compromise
• Great Dispute
• Big Agreement

How were slaves counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?

• All slaves were counted.
• Three-fifths of the number of slaves was added to the population.
• Slaves were not counted at all.
• Slaves were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.

True or False?  The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.

• True
• False

How many states did it require to pass any law through Congress?

• 5 out of 13
• 10 out of 13
• 9 out of 13
• 2 out of 13

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch