Liberty's Kids We the People Quiz

What is the main concern expressed about the current system of government?

• It is too democratic
• It is working efficiently
• It represents all states equally
• It is too centralized

Who does Captain Daniel Shays represent in the episode?

• The government officials
• The farmers of Massachusetts
• The voters of Virginia
• The soldiers in the army

What action are the farmers considering to take against the courts?

• Support the government
• Close down the courts
• Vote in the next election
• Leave the state

What does James Madison fear about the future of the government?

• It will become too powerful
• It will collapse
• It will remain unchanged
• It will unite the states

What proposal does Edmund Randolph introduce?

• To maintain the Articles of Confederation
• To create a new form of government
• To abolish slavery
• To extend voting rights

What is the proposed structure of the new Congress?

• One house with equal votes
• Three branches of government
• Two houses with proportional representation
• A monarchy

What compromise is suggested regarding representation?

• One state, one vote
• Proportional representation based on population
• No representation for small states
• Equal representation for all states

What issue is debated concerning slavery?

• It should be abolished immediately
• It will be preserved in the new constitution
• It does not affect representation
• It is unimportant to the southern states

What does Benjamin Franklin think about the large states?

• They will dominate the smaller states
• They will cooperate among themselves
• They should have more representation
• They are less important than small states

How does the episode conclude regarding the new government?

• With a sense of hopelessness
• With the establishment of the Constitution
• With a call for more protests
• With the resignation of key delegates