The Birth of a Nation: The Constitutional Convention

What was the main reason for the success of the United States in avoiding the common pitfalls of revolutions?

• Lack of interest from foreign powers

• Leadership of visionaries who understood the lessons of the past

• Strong military power

• Isolation from the rest of the world

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of representation for smaller states

• Inability to enforce peace treaties

• Lack of a national currency

• Inability to tax or coordinate foreign policy

Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the compromise known as The Great Compromise about?

• Representation of states in the judiciary

• Representation of states in the executive branch

• Representation of states in the legislature

• Representation of states in foreign policy

What was the compromise regarding the counting of slaves for representation and taxation purposes?

• All slaves were counted as full persons

• No slaves were counted for representation

• Slaves were counted as 3/5 of a person

• Slaves were not counted for taxation

What was the main concern of the delegates regarding the creation of a powerful executive?

• Fear of a monarchy

• Fear of foreign intervention

• Fear of civil war

• Fear of economic collapse

How many states were required to ratify the new Constitution for it to take effect?

• 9

• 11

• 7

• 5

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

• Lack of individual rights protections

• Lack of representation for smaller states

• Inability to enforce peace treaties

• Too much power in the hands of one person

Who was the first president of the United States under the new Constitution?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which state's ratification ensured the birth of the United States?

• New York

• Virginia

• Delaware

• New Hampshire