Exploring the Origins of the US Constitution

What event marked the beginning of the American rebellion in 1775?

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The drafting of the Articles of Confederation

• The Constitutional Convention

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence written in 1776?

• To declare war on Britain

• To draft the Articles of Confederation

• To articulate the reasons for the war of independence

• To establish a new government

What was a significant limitation of the Articles of Confederation?

• It did not create a unified nation

• It did not allow states to tax

• It established a strong federal army

• It gave too much power to the central government

Why was the Articles of Confederation considered an uninspiring document?

• It lacked a central taxation power

• It was written by a single delegate

• It gave too much power to the central government

• It was a template-based document

What was a major issue faced by the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a central currency

• Inability to pay messengers

• Overpowering central government

• Inability to draft new laws

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in 1786?

• The Annapolis Convention

• The Battle of Yorktown

• Shays' Rebellion

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To resolve the border disputes between Maryland and Virginia

• To write a new Constitution

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

Who played a key role in working out the compromise for the new Congress structure?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What phrase in the Preamble signifies the creation of a unified nation?

• To all to whom these presents shall come

• We the people of the United States

• In order to form a more perfect union

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What does the phrase 'promote the general welfare' in the Preamble imply?

• Ensuring domestic tranquility

• Establishing a central army

• Federal government actions for the common good

• Providing for the common defense