A More Perfect Union--Making the U.S. Constitution

What was the main reason for the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The lack of a strong executive branch

• The absence of a judiciary system

• The inability to enforce the peace treaty with Great Britain

• The states' refusal to cooperate

Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington

What was the compromise reached regarding the representation of slaves in the new Constitution?

• Slaves were counted as 3/5 of a person for representation

• Slaves were counted as 1/2 of a person for representation

• Slaves were not counted for representation

• Slaves were counted as full persons for representation

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• The compromise on slave representation

• The absence of a strong executive

• The lack of a bill of rights

• The dominance of the larger states

Which state was the first to ratify the new Constitution?

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• New York

What is the significance of the U.S. Constitution?

• It guarantees individual rights

• It established a representative government

• All of the above

• It is the world's oldest constitution

What was the main concern of George Washington regarding the stability of the new American nation?

• Civil war

• Foreign invasion

• Regional interests

• All of the above

What was the outcome of Shays Rebellion?

• The rebellion was suppressed and highlighted the need for a stronger government

• The rebellion had no significant impact on the government

• The rebellion resulted in a compromise between the states

• The rebellion was successful and led to a new government

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To address the issue of slavery

• To establish a new national government

• To elect a new president

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

What was the main argument of the Federalists in favor of the new Constitution?

• The need for a stronger central government

• The need for a bill of rights

• The need for more state power

• The need for a weaker executive branch