SS5B - CHAP 10 - LESSON 2: DEBATE IN PHILADELPHIA

In late May 1787, ........................, or delegates began moving to the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• 55 representatives

• 55 representers

• 55 presentors

• 55 representors

Why was the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania so familiar to some delegates? (Choose more than 1)

• As it was where Second Continental Congress took place.

• It was where Declaration of Independence was proclaimed.

• It was where delegates discussed the American Revolution.

• It was where the British withdrew from Americans.

What was the original goal of the delegates this time?

• To replace the Articles of Confederation with a new plan.

• To revise the Articles of Confederation.

• To declared that America would conquer different territories.

• To form new states in the Northwest territories.

What was the final goal of this meeting?

• Delegates would end up forming new govenors.

• Delegates would end up replacing the Articles with a new Constitution.

• Delegates would end up conquering new territories.

• Delegates would end up collecting taxes.

What was the Constitutional Convention?

• A new territory in the Northwest.

• The meeting of delegates to strengthen the government in the new republic.

• A letter written by Americans to the British to get back the land.

• A political organization.

Delegates who joined the meeting in Philadelphia in May 1787 were .....

(Choose more than 1)

• They were among the wealthiest men in the country.

• The delegates were among the smartest leaders in the country.

• More than half of them had fought in the Revolutionary War.

• Many had helped write their state constitutions.

Who was voted to be the leader of the convention?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Edision

• Alexander Hamilton

How could they keep the meeting secretly and quietly? (Choose more than 1)

• Guards were placed at the doors.

• Windows were nailed shut.

• Gravel was spread on the street outside.

• Every citizen in the state was forced to stay at home.

Which picture below is gravel?

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