Speech in the Virginia Convention

Speech in the Virginia Convention

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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Speech in the Virginia Convention

Speech in the Virginia Convention

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Freddy G

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Guess what worried Patrick Henry about the Constitution? 🤔

It did not provide a clear process for electing officials.

It gave too much power to the federal government.

It focused too much on economic policies.

It was too difficult to amend.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

🌟 Hey there, history buff! Ever wonder why Patrick Henry, alongside thinkers like $Sonia and Aurore, was so adamant about having a bill of rights? 🌟

To outline the process of electing officials.

To ensure fair trade laws.

To describe the structure of the federal government.

To limit the power of the government and protect human rights.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Guess what Patrick Henry thought about the Virginia Declaration of Rights! Sonia, Aurore, and KloSay are curious too.

A blueprint for the federal government's structure.

An inspiration for economic strategies.

A document that just didn't cut it in safeguarding liberties.

A groundbreaking bill of rights that nailed essential freedoms while reining in government power.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

🔍 Dive into history! What major concern did Patrick Henry voice about the Constitution?

The absence of protections for trial by jury and religious liberty.

The lack of a clear definition of state powers.

The method for selecting the president.

The complexity of its language.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Patrick Henry think our rights shouldn't just be based on brainy logic?

Because not everyone can juggle complex brain teasers.

Because rights should dance to the tune of economic beats.

Because logical reasoning can trip and fall.

Because rights should be a gift only from the government's treasure chest.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Imagine you're back in time! Patrick Henry is worried about something missing in the Constitution. What does he think the lack of a bill of rights would do to the common folks like Sonia and Aurore?

Turn them into super political beings.

Make them government's number one fans.

Spread confusion and fear among them.

Inspire them to become law scholars.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Patrick Henry's take on the well-informed men's reaction to the Constitution, according to Aurore's history presentation?

They shrugged off its imperfections.

They were all in, after a thorough analysis.

They were skeptical about the safeguarding of rights.

They thought it was the epitome of perfection.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hey history buffs! Ever wonder what Patrick Henry thought about the Constitution's approach to rights? Let's dive in with Sonia, KloSay, and Aurore!

Did he think it was a rights party, including way too many?

Or did he believe it played favorites, focusing only on the elite's rights?

Maybe he was concerned it missed out on spelling out key freedoms like trial by jury and religious liberty. What do you think?

Or did he critique it for being a copycat of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?