Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the main goal of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• To declare independence

• To create a stronger central government

• To write the Bill of Rights

• To elect a president

What did the delegates aim to improve at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Why was a stronger government needed according to the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• To increase taxes

• To improve trade

• To ensure stability and unity

• To expand territory

What did small states want in Congress?

• More representatives

• Fewer representatives

• Equal representation

• No representation

What was the solution to satisfy both large and small states?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• No legislature

• Direct democracy

How did the Great Compromise make both large and small states happy?

• By giving all power to large states

• By giving all power to small states

• By creating a bicameral legislature

• By eliminating Congress

What was the main issue debated in the 3/5 Compromise?

• Counting enslaved people for representation

• Taxation of goods

• Voting rights for women

• Trade regulations

How did the compromises help shape the new U.S. government?

• They created new states.

• They helped balance differing needs and ideas.

• They abolished taxes.

• They established a monarchy.

What was one of the impacts of the compromises on U.S. history?

• They led to the discovery of America.

• They affected future U.S. history by shaping the government.

• They caused the Civil War.

• They ended the Revolutionary War.

Why might the Great Compromise be considered controversial today?

• It was too simple.

• It favored small states over large states.

• It did not address slavery.

• It was not a compromise at all.