Unit 3.1, "Constitutional Challenges"

George Washington was unanimously chosen as the _________________ of the convention.

• general

• treasurer

• president

• secretary

How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention agree to count slaves in regards to representation in Congress?

• Each state's enslaved people would count the same as free people for representation.

• Two-fifths of each state's enslaved people would count for representation.

• Three-fifths of each state's enslaved AND free people would count for representation.

• Three-fifths of each state's enslaved people would count for representation.

In February 1787, Congress asked the states to send delegates to a ____________, or meeting, in Philadelphia to fix the weak Articles of Confederation.

• convention

• riot

• population

• representation

Why was Congress divided into 2 parts?

• To give more populated states more votes.

• To give less populated states more votes.

• To make sure the interests of small AND large states were balanced.

Which 2 of the following statements are true of Benjamin Franklin?

• He was one of the framers of the Constitution who was against slavery at the time.

• He was the oldest delegate present at the convention at 81 years old.

• He was the youngest delegate present at the convention at 18 years old.

• He was one of the framers of the Constitution who believed slavery was a benefit to the new nation.

Who was the delegate from Virginia that helped develop the Virginia Constitution?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Monroe

Delegate from Virginia who developed a whole new plan for the government.

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Delegate from Virginia who was elected president of the convention.

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

The oldest delegate at the convention; he was against slavery.

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

The Articles of Confederation said Congress COULD

• Declare war

• Make laws about trade

• Make treaties with other nations

• Raise money through taxes