The Constitutional Convention and Compromise

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation were considered insufficient?

• They allowed too much power to the national government.

• They failed to provide a strong central government.

• They were too expensive to maintain.

• They were not approved by all states.

Who led the uprising known as Shays' Rebellion?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Daniel Shays

• George Washington

Where was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

Who was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the main proposal of the Virginia Plan?

• A single-tiered government

• Equal representation for all states

• A three-tiered government with proportional representation

• A monarchy

Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

What was the Great Compromise?

• A plan to abolish the Senate

• A plan to give larger states more power

• A plan for equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House

• A plan to keep the Articles of Confederation

Who presented the Virginia Plan at the Constitutional Convention?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Edmund Randolph

• William Paterson

• Roger Sherman

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

What was the main concern of smaller states regarding the Virginia Plan?

• It would lead to a monarchy.

• It would give larger states more power.

• It would abolish state governments.

• It would increase taxes.