NC as a New State Part 1

Which colony did NOT participate in the First Continental Congress?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

• North Carolina

What important document was produced by the Second Continental Congress?

• Intolerable Acts

• Mayflower Compact

• United States Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Which person was NOT a North Carolina delegate?

• John Penn

• James Iredell

• William Hooper

• Richard Caswell

Which branch of government had the most power in the first North Carolina constitution?

• executive

• judicial

• legislative

• military

What is the maximum time a governor could serve?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What power was given to the federal government in the Articles of Confederation?

• Declare war

• Settle disputes

• Regulate trade

• Tax commerce

What compromise did the delegates reach?

• All state debts would be forgiven

• Governors would appoint senators

• The slave trade would be outlawed.

• Women could own property and vote.

Which delegate did not want to create a new government?

• Hugh Williamson

• Alexander Martin

• Richard Dobbs Spaight

• William Richardson Davie

Which delegate was in favor of the Sherman compromise?

• Hugh Williamson

• Alexander Martin

• Richard Dobbs Spaight

• William Richardson Davie

Which delegate was the most vocal advocate for the Constitution?

• Hugh Williamson

• Alexander Martin

• Richard Dobbs Spaight

• William Richardson Davie