Creating the Constitution Test

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• This document was used as the first constitution of the United States.

• This document was used to separate from Britain.

• This document was used to make peace with Native Americans.

• This document was used as a bill of rights for U.S. citizens.

Which option best describes why the Articles of Confederation ultimately failed as a governing document?

• The federal government under this document was not strong enough to lead the country.

• The British were able to easily retake control of the U.S.

• The document did not allow the U.S. to become allies with France.

• The document did not take into account Native American tribes.

Which of the following responses best describes the delegates who participated in the Constitutional Convention?

• Rich, Powerful, and Educated.

• Young, Hardworking, and Educated

• Rich, Foreign, and Hardworking

• Poor, Common, and Powerful

Who was considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

The southern states wanted enslaved Africans to be counted in a state's population.

• True

• False

Which answer best describes the 3/5 Compromise?

• This compromise established that enslaved Africans would be counted as 3/5 of a person when determining a state's population.

• This compromise established that 3/5 of the states had to ratify the Constitution for it to be approved.

• This compromise established that a presidential candidate needed a 3/5 majority to win an election.

• This compromise established that Native Americans would be counted as 3/5 of a person when determining a state's population.

Presidents are elected by a special group of electors known as the Electoral College.

• True

• False

Which of these responses best describes a Federalist? (There may be multiple answers)

• Important members include Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.

• They supported the Constitution.

• Consisted of small farmers, shopkeepers, and laborers.

• They believed that the rich and powerful were the most fit to govern.

Which of these responses best describes an Anti-Federalist? (There may be more than one answer.)

• Important members include Thomas Jefferson.

• They did not support the Constitution.

• They wanted a large central government.

• They wanted a list of rights guaranteed to U.S. citizens.

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• Review the Articles of Confederation

• Declare independence from Britain

• Draft a peace treaty with Native Americans

• Establish trade relations with France