The Philadelphia Convention: Adjusting the Balance of Power

In a history class, Olivia asked, "Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?"

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

During a school debate, what was the main issue discussed by the students?

• The abolition of slavery

• The declaration of independence

• The balance of power between states and the national government

• The election of the first president

Lily, Noah, and Charlotte were planning a group project meeting. Which student refused to attend the meeting?

• New York

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

• Maryland

In a classroom project, what was Aria's proposal for distributing tasks among students?

• No tasks for students with fewer skills

• Equal tasks for all students

• Tasks based on each student's skills

• Tasks based on each student's popularity

In a school project, what was the main concern of small groups regarding the plan proposed by the group led by Sophia?

• It favored large groups

• It abolished the existing project guidelines

• It did not allow for a central project leader

• It increased workload on small groups

In a classroom debate, Scarlett proposed a plan for the student council. What did Scarlett's plan propose?

• A monarchy system

• Abolition of the central student council

• A powerful student council based on class population

• Equal representation for all classes

What was the Great Compromise?

• A decision to maintain the Articles of Confederation

• A combination of the Virginia and New Jersey plans

• A treaty with Britain

• A plan to abolish slavery

How were slaves counted for representation and taxation purposes?

• As 3/5ths of a person

• As 1/2 of a person

• As full persons

• Not counted at all

During a school debate, what was a major issue discussed when the student council was drafting the new school constitution?

• The design of the school flag

• The lack of a student bill of rights

• The location of the school festival

• The election of the student president

During a school history project, what was the outcome of the Philadelphia Convention that Noah and Aria researched?

• The Articles of Confederation were strengthened

• The convention ended without any agreement

• The United States Constitution was created

• The colonies declared independence from Britain