ACT Reading Comprehension 1

Although the New Jersey Plan was ultimately not adopted, it played a crucial role in shaping the final structure of the Constitution. The New Jersey Plan was proposed by ___

What is the United States Constitution?

• A document that established the framework for the country's government

• A document that declared independence from Great Britain

• A document that abolished slavery in the United States

• A document that established the United States as a monarchy

What was the Constitutional Convention?

• A gathering of delegates from the thirteen original states to create the United States Constitution

• A meeting to discuss the taxation policies of the British government

• A convention to elect the first President of the United States

• A gathering of delegates to discuss the abolition of slavery

What was the purpose of the convention to revise the Articles of Confederation?

The New Jersey Plan aimed to protect the interests of smaller states by advocating for ___ representation in the legislative branch.

What were two important subtopics that contributed to the development of the United States Constitution?

What was the United States Constitution created through?

• A series of important events and discussions

• A single meeting between the founding fathers

• A decree by the British monarchy

• A military coup