Review - WTP Unit 2-8

What was the purpose of the Philadelphia Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the United States Constitution

• To start the Revolutionary War

What decisions did the Framers make before writing the Constitution?

• They decided to create a new government

• They chose to keep the existing government structure

• They planned to expand the British Empire

• They aimed to abolish the legislative branch

What term is used to refer to the people who created the framework for the United States government?

• Delegates

• Framers

• Senators

• Founders

Which event is associated with the drafting of the United States Constitution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Philadelphia Convention

• Gettysburg Address

• Declaration of Independence

Who were the Framers of the United States Constitution?

• The signatories of the Declaration of Independence

• The delegates to the Philadelphia Convention

• The first Presidents of the United States

• The authors of the Federalist Papers

Why are the delegates to the Philadelphia Convention called the Framers?

• Because they signed the Constitution

• Because they debated the Bill of Rights

• Because they organized and wrote the Constitution

• Because they ratified the Constitution in each state

What proportion of the Framers had served in Congress?

• About 1/2

• About 2/3

• About 3/4

• All of them

What was a common characteristic of most of the Framers?

• They were all born outside of the United States

• They were primarily military leaders

• They were leaders in their states

• They were all under the age of 30

Were the delegates of the Framers chosen from all parts of the American population?

• Yes, they were chosen from all parts

• No, they were not chosen from all parts

• Yes, but only from the northern parts

• Yes, but only from the southern parts

What was the average age of the Framers?

• 32

• 42

• 55

• 60