Lesson 8 Review

What was a major concern people had about a strong central government?

• It would lead to higher taxes.

• rights would be lost.

• It would be too weak to function.

• It would be controlled by foreign powers.

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could not declare war.

• Congress could not impose taxes.

• Congress could not make treaties.

• Congress could not print money.

What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• It led to the creation of new countries.

• territories eventually became states

• It increased trade with Europe.

• It caused conflicts with Native Americans.

Which land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?

• The land in the southern colonies.

• land between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the great lakes

• The land in the western territories.

• The land in the eastern states.

What was the result of Shays’ Rebellion?

• A new tax law was passed.

• a new constitution was created.

• The Articles of Confederation were kept.

• The rebellion was crushed by the military.

What was the initial purpose of the convention in May 1787?

• To draft a new constitution.

• To elect a new president.

• To revise the Articles of Confederation.

• To discuss trade agreements.

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

• He wrote the entire document himself.

• He was prepared to lead discussions a the Convention.

• He opposed the Constitution.

• He was the first president under the Constitution.

What was the biggest challenge at the Constitutional Convention?

• Deciding on the location of the capital.

• balancing the interests of large and small states.

• Choosing a national language.

• Establishing a national religion.

What is a republic form of government?

• A government led by a king or queen.

• A government led by elected representatives

• A government controlled by the military.

• A government with no leaders.

What do the New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan have in common?

• Both proposed a single branch of government.

• Both included three branches of government.

• Both favored large states.

• Both favored small states.