The Making of the United States Constitution

What was the main problem with the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the states

• It didn't have a strong central government

• It abolished slavery

• It allowed for too much democracy

Why were farmers in Massachusetts upset with the government?

• They were being unfairly taxed

• They were not given enough land

• They were not allowed to grow crops

• They were not paid for their service in the army

What did Captain Daniel Shays do to protest against the government?

• He led an attack on a federal arsenal

• He organized a protest march

• He wrote a letter to the president

• He started a rebellion

What did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention want to create?

• A system of checks and balances

• A stronger central government

• A new constitution

• All of the above

What was the main issue regarding representation in the new government?

• Whether to abolish slavery

• Whether to count slaves as part of the population

• Whether to give more power to the big states

• Whether to have a president for life

What compromise was reached regarding representation in the new government?

• Each state would have one vote in both houses

• Each state would have proportional representation in both houses

• Each state would have one vote in the upper house and proportional representation in the lower house

• Each state would have proportional representation in the upper house and one vote in the lower house

Who was elected as the first president of the United States?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What did Dr. Franklin plan to do after the Constitutional Convention?

• Open a school for free negro children

• Run for president

• Start a newspaper

• Become a lawyer

What did Dr. Franklin say about the new government?

• It will abolish slavery

• It will be perfect and without any challenges

• It will bring happiness to everyone

• It will last as long as the people want it to

What did Dr. Franklin say about the pursuit of happiness?

• The pursuit of happiness is the responsibility of each individual

• Happiness can only be achieved through wealth

• The government guarantees happiness to everyone

• Happiness is not important