SS Ch 10 2 The Constitutional Convention

Why is the Constitution considered a document of compromises?

• Because it was created without any disagreements.

• Because it includes agreements between different states and interests.

• Because it was written by a single person.

• Because it was never amended.

The purpose of this gathering was to:

• celebrate a festival

• discuss a business proposal

• attend a wedding

• participate in a workshop

Who agreed with James Madison regarding the Articles of Confederation?

Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

• Charlestown, the capital of the island of Saint Kitts and Nevis

• New York City, USA

• London, England

• Paris, France

At what age did Alexander Hamilton publish a letter in a newspaper?

• The age at which Alexander Hamilton published a letter in a newspaper is not explicitly stated in the question.

• 15

• 17

• 19

George Washington felt that the central government needed more power because:

• he wanted to establish a monarchy.

• the Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• he wanted to increase taxes.

• he wanted to expand the military.

What was the purpose of the convention according to Congress?

• To draft a new constitution

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To discuss trade regulations

• To elect a new president

James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because:

• he was the fourth President of the United States.

• he played a pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

• he was a key figure in the American Revolution.

• he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Madison's ideas for the new constitution were influenced by:

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Virginia Plan

• The French Revolution

The great weakness of the Articles of Confederation according to Madison was:

• Lack of a strong central government

• Excessive power of the central government

• Too many taxes

• Lack of a national currency