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Understanding the Constitutional Convention

Authored by Alexander Taves

Mathematics

5th Grade

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Understanding the Constitutional Convention
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation?

Ineffective central government

All states had equal power

Too much power to the states

Lack of a strong military

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue Daniel Shays and his followers protested?

High taxes

Trade restrictions

Land confiscation

Lack of military support

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was a key figure advocating for a strong central government at the convention?

Alexander Hamilton

Benjamin Franklin

James Madison

Daniel Shays

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state's delegate expressed concerns about losing state power under a new constitution?

Maryland

Connecticut

Virginia

New York

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What compromise was proposed to balance representation in Congress?

Connecticut Compromise

Delaware Compromise

Virginia Plan

New Jersey Plan

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the Philadelphia Convention?

Abolishment of slavery

Reduction of federal powers

Creation of a new constitution

Strengthening of the Articles of Confederation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise relate to?

Taxation

State laws

Representation

Election of the president

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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