Constitutional Convention

What was the population of Philadelphia in 1787?

• 40,000

• 500,000

• 1,000

• 1,000,000

Who was one of the first delegates to arrive in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Donald Trump

• Abraham Lincoln

What did Madison believe should be done with the Articles of Confederation?

• revised

• scrapped and thrown out

• voted on again

• translated into Latin

Thomas Jefferson's role in relation to James Madison during the Constitutional Convention was:

• He was a delegate who actively participated.

• He was an advisor and correspondent from France.

• He opposed the ideas of James Madison.

• He was the main author of the Constitution.

The Virginia Plan was a proposal for what?

• A new system of government with a strong national government

• A plan to abolish slavery

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A proposal for a new state constitution

What year was the Constitutional Convention officially called to order?

• 1812

• 1776

• 1787

• 1493

What were some of the sanitation issues mentioned in the passage during the Constitutional Convention?

• Poor waste disposal

• Lack of clean water

• Inadequate sewage systems

• All of the above

The framers at the Constitutional Convention were secretive about forming a government because:

• They wanted to avoid public pressure and influence.

• They were unsure about the structure of the government.

• They feared foreign intervention.

• They wanted to surprise the public with their decisions.

What are the advantages of private discussions at the Constitutional Convention?

• They allowed for open and honest debate.

• They ensured public transparency.

• They limited participation to only a few delegates.

• They sped up the decision-making process.

Identify the dangers of official lawmaking.

• Corruption and bias

• Increased transparency

• Enhanced public trust

• Efficient governance