Constitutional Convention

Following the American Revolution, what did people fear about a strong central government?

• States would have too much power.

• Rights for which people fought would be lost.

• Another war would occur between Great Britain and America.

• Laws would be passed to prevent people from settling in new territories

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress could not:

• declare war.

• create an army or navy.

• set up a postal system.

• raise taxes.

Why is Shays’ Rebellion so important?

• It was the start of the Civil War.

• It showed the Federal Government was stronger than thought.

• It showed the need for a new Government.

• It showed the US could finally stand up to Britain.

Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.

• He knew more about government than anyone else present.

• He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.

• He created all of the Compromises that would eventually become part of our Government.

Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

• How to respond to the interests of foreign countries.

• How to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers.

• How to balance the interests of large and small states.

• How to get agreement between the Eastern and Western states

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed to establish a republic. Which of these describes a republic?

• Government led by a King

• Government led by a small, group of powerful people

• Government led by elected officials

• Government led by a military.

Which of these did both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans include?

• An end to slavery

• Executive Branch or President

• Bicameral Legislature (Two Houses)

• Three Branches of Government

• Judicial Branch or Supreme Court

The first written plan of Government in the United States was known as:

• The Constitution

• The Albany Plan

• The Articles of Confederation

• Northwest Ordinance

The region of the US given to the US in the Treaty of Paris. Bounded by the Ohio River, Mississippi River, and Great Lakes

• Northwest Territory

• Southwest Territory

• Northeast Territory

• Southeast Territory

This plan called for a Bicameral Legislature based on population, Strong Executive, Strong Legislature, and a weak Judiciary.

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise)