>Anti-Federalist and Brutus 1

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To declare independence from Britain

• To elect the first President of the United States

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who were the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams

• George Washington, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

• John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere

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Explain why Shays' Rebellion was significant in highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

• It showed the need for a stronger central government to maintain order.

• It demonstrated the effectiveness of state militias.

• It led to the immediate drafting of the Bill of Rights.

• It resulted in the election of a new president.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in terms of central government power.

• The Articles gave more power to the central government than the Constitution.

• The Constitution established a stronger central government than the Articles.

• Both documents provided equal power to the central government.

• The Articles allowed for a monarchy, while the Constitution did not.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the reasons why some people opposed the ratification of the Constitution.

• They believed it gave too much power to the states.

• They feared it would lead to a monarchy.

• They thought it lacked a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.

• They wanted to maintain the Articles of Confederation as they were.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What role did the Federalist Papers play in the ratification of the Constitution?

• They were a collection of laws passed by Congress.

• They were essays written to support the ratification of the Constitution.

• They were treaties signed with foreign nations.

• They were amendments added to the Constitution.

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Identify the year when the Constitutional Convention took place.

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1791

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Discuss the impact of the Articles of Confederation on the early United States government.

• It created a strong federal government with significant powers.

• It established a weak central government with limited powers.

• It led to the immediate drafting of the Constitution.

• It was never implemented in the United States.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation in dealing with internal conflicts such as Shays' Rebellion.

• The Articles were highly effective in resolving internal conflicts.

• The Articles were ineffective, leading to calls for a stronger central government.

• The Articles prevented any internal conflicts from occurring.

• The Articles allowed states to handle conflicts independently without federal intervention.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention regarding the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles were amended and strengthened.

• The Articles were replaced by the new Constitution.

• The Articles were upheld without any changes.

• The Articles were temporarily suspended.

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