Creating a Government Retake

When did the Constitutional Convention of 1789 take place?

• The Constitutional Convention of 1789 took place in 1790.

• The Constitutional Convention of 1789 took place from May 25 to September 17, 1787.

• The Constitutional Convention of 1789 took place in 1776.

• The Constitutional Convention of 1789 took place in 1801.

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1789?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1789?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish the first political parties in the United States

• To negotiate a peace treaty with France

• The purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1789 was to create the United States Constitution.

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The strengths of the Articles of Confederation were too overwhelming to handle

• The Articles of Confederation had too much power to tax

• The central government was too strong under the Articles of Confederation

• The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation included the lack of power to tax, inability to regulate trade, and the absence of a strong central government.

Which branch of government was missing under the Articles of Confederation?

• The military branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation.

• The legislative branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation.

• The judicial branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation.

• The executive branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation.

What was the impact of the Northwest Ordinance?

• The Northwest Ordinance had no impact on the expansion of the United States

• The Northwest Ordinance only applied to the Southern states

• The Northwest Ordinance established a process for admitting new states to the Union and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• The Northwest Ordinance led to the establishment of slavery in the Northwest Territory

Which states were created as a result of the Northwest Ordinance?

• Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin

• Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Arizona

• Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee

• Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada

What was the process for admitting new states under the Northwest Ordinance?

• Three stages: territorial government, at least 60000 people, banned slavery

• Direct appointment by the President

• Approval by the British government

• Approval by neighboring states

When was the Constitution ratified?

• May 14, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• June 21, 1788

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?

• Thirteen states were required to ratify the Constitution.

• Five states were required to ratify the Constitution.

• Twenty states were required to ratify the Constitution.

• Nine states were required to ratify the Constitution.