Constitutional Convention

What was the primary goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• To abolish slavery

• To start a new war

Why did Rhode Island resist attending the Constitutional Convention?

• They were satisfied with the Articles of Confederation

• They wanted to declare independence from the United States

• They were afraid of losing state power

• They did not have any issues with the Articles of Confederation

What was the main issue addressed by the Great Compromise?

• Taxation without representation

• State versus federal power

• The legality of slavery

• Representation in Congress

Which two plans were merged in the Great Compromise?

• The Virginia and New Jersey plans

• The Hamilton and Madison plans

• The Federalist and Anti-Federalist plans

• The North and South plans

What did the 3/5ths Compromise address?

• Counting slaves for representation and taxation

• The taxation of tea

• The election process for the President

• The rights of women

How did the 3/5ths Compromise classify slaves for representation?

• Not counted at all

• As 3/5ths of a person

• As full citizens

• As property only

What was required for the ratification of the US Constitution?

• A public referendum

• Approval from 9 out of 13 states

• Unanimous approval from all states

• A declaration from the President

Who were the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Aaron Burr and Patrick Henry

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

What did the Anti-Federalists demand for ratification?

• A strong central government

• The abolition of slavery

• The Bill of Rights

• The disbandment of state militias

What does the Bill of Rights primarily protect?

• The authority of Congress

• The power of the President

• Individual liberties against federal government overreach

• The rights of states