Unit 1 Chapter 2- Constitutional Convention

What was the main challenge faced by the delegates during their meetings?

• Lack of food

• Disagreements among themselves

• Lack of money

• Lack of support from the public

What important idea does the Declaration of Independence include about all persons?

• All persons are created equal.

• All persons should follow the king.

• All persons must pay taxes.

• All persons should be soldiers.

What did the convention delegates do to keep discussions secret?

• They met in a secret location

• They used code words

• They nailed the windows shut

• They wrote in invisible ink

What was one of the limitations of Congress before the new constitution?

• It could not declare war

• It could not raise money through taxes

• It could not make laws

• It could not hold elections

What did the delegates have to make to solve problems and reach agreements?

• Laws

• Treaties

• Compromises

• Declarations

Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, press, and religion?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

• 1788

• 1791

• 1776

• 1800

What should a person do before they vote?

• Find out about the people running for office

• Ignore the candidates

• Vote for the first name they see

• Ask their friends who to vote for

What does the text suggest about the right to vote?

• It should be based on race or gender

• It should be denied to some people

• It should not be based on race or gender

• It should be given to only a few people

On what date did the candles in George Washington's home shine brightly?

• Christmas Eve, 1783

• Christmas Eve, 1776

• New Year's Eve, 1783

• Independence Day, 1776