Understanding the Abolition Movement and the Constitutional Convention

Who published an autobiography in 1789 that helped grow support for abolition worldwide?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Olaudah Equiano

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Banneker

What did Benjamin Banneker do in 1791?

• Published a book

• Moved to England

• Wrote a letter to Thomas Jefferson

• Purchased his freedom

What compromise was made regarding the importation of enslaved people?

• It was left unaddressed

• It was restricted to certain states

• It was allowed for another twenty years

• It was immediately abolished

How many senators does each state have according to the decisions made at the Constitutional Convention?

• One

• Varies by state population

• Two

• Three

How is the President of the United States decided as per the Constitutional Convention?

• One president, elected for a term of four years

• Elected by the people

• Chosen by state legislators

• Appointed by the Senate

What requirement was established for amending the Constitution?

• A simple majority in Congress

• Approval by half of the states

• Unanimous approval by all states

• Two-thirds of each house of Congress and three-fourths of all the states

What was one of the main goals of those who wanted the Constitution?

• To weaken the central government

• To abolish slavery immediately

• To create a strong central government

• To promote state sovereignty over federal authority

What power does the Commerce Clause give Congress?

• To regulate trade between states and with foreign countries

• To print money

• To declare war

• To appoint state governors

What does the Constitution say about the precedence of laws?

• Local laws have precedence over state laws

• Federal laws have precedence over state laws and constitutions

• State laws have precedence over federal laws

• International laws have precedence over federal laws

What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Articles of Confederation were amended

• The Constitution was rejected and rewritten

• A new Constitution was signed by all but three delegates

• A decision was made to dissolve the federal government