Constitutional Convention

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

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Rights for which people fought would be lost.

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Why is Shays’ Rebellion so important?

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It showed the need for a new Government.

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

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He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.

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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

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How to balance the interests of large and small states.

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What describes a republic? Options: Government led by a King, Government led by a small, group of powerful people, Government led by elected officials, Government led by a military.

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Government led by elected officials

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The "Age of Reason" in which thinkers emphasized rational thought is known as:

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The Enlightenment

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To formally approve of:

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Ratify

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

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Virginia Plan

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This plan called for a Unicameral Legislature where each state got one vote. Weak Legislature, Executive, Judicial Branches

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New Jersey Plan

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This plan called for a Bicameral Legislature one based on population, the other where each state got two votes. Each Branch was equal. You could say this was a combination of two plans.

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Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise)