Foundational Concepts and Principles

What is the primary message illustrated by this political cartoon?

• The cartoon suggests that a strong central government is essential for stable governance.
• It implies that the Articles of Confederation created a harmonious balance of power between states.
• It indicates that the decentralized power structure of the Articles of Confederation led to a turbulent and ineffective governance.

Based on this source, predict Washington’s next move.

• He led an army to stifle the rebellion.
• He joined the Convention in May.
• He stayed in retirement but sent his regards.

Which statement about attitudes in different parts of the country toward the United States Constitution is most accurate?

• The South showed only weak support
• New England took the lead in ratification
• Mixed support was evident in all sections of the nation

This map best illustrates

• Border disputes between Spain and the United States
• Fight for control of the land between Great Britain and the United States
• Fight for control of the land between the United States and its states

This description of the "firm league of friendship" of states is a quotation from ___.

• the Constitution of the Republic
• the Articles of Confederation
• the Declaration of Federation

These articles from the Northwest Ordinance function as a part of a ___ for settlers in the Northwest Territory.

• plan of government
• bill of rights
• land system

What uprising occurred when the petitions of the Massachusetts farmer, as stated in the quote, went unanswered?

• Shay's Rebellion

• Springfield's Uprising
• Boston Massacre

Study the list of delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Which state had the most present?

• New York (NY)
• Pennsylvania (PA)
• Delaware (DE)

Which statement best describes the reasons given in this passage by George Mason, an Anti-Federalist, for his opposition to the Constitution?

• Slavery has not been prohibited and the laws of states are equal in force to those made by the general government
• No state constitutions have been taken into account and trade regulation has been granted to the general government
• No listing of rights is included and the laws of the general government overrule those of the states

Based on the timeline, which of the following events did not take place in 1787?

• Shay's Rebellion
• U.S. Constitution signed
• U.S. Constitution ratified