Constitutional Convention and Early Government

After the Revolutionary War, the U.S. faced a crisis under the weak Articles of Confederation. In 1786, unrest led to a call for a stronger government. Delegates met in Philadelphia, led by George Washington, to draft a new Constitution. They debated state representation and slavery, resulting in compromises like the three-fifths rule. The new Constitution, signed in 1787, strengthened national powers while preserving state roles, and was ratified by 1788.

What was the main reason for Captain Daniel Shays' rebellion?

• To protest against high taxes

• To demand payment for war veterans

• To oppose the new constitution

• To support the Articles of Confederation

Why did the U.S. Congress call for a convention in 1787?

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To declare independence from Britain

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a new president

What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• Amendments to the Articles of Confederation

• A new constitution was drafted

• The Articles of Confederation were strengthened

• The convention was dissolved without any changes

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• New York

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Rhode Island

What role did George Washington play at the Constitutional Convention?

• He was the main author of the Constitution

• He served as the convention's president

• He was a delegate from Virginia

• He opposed the creation of a new constitution

How did the Framers resolve the issue of state representation?

• By giving each state one vote

• By creating a unicameral legislature

• By allowing states to choose their representation method

• By establishing a bicameral Congress

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• A decision to count three-fifths of the enslaved population for representation

• A rule that three-fifths of Congress must agree to pass a law

• A compromise to free three-fifths of enslaved people

• A tax imposed on three-fifths of the states

When was the new constitution signed?

• July 4, 1776

• December 15, 1791

• March 4, 1789

• September 17, 1787

What was required for the new constitution to take effect?

• Ratification by all 13 states

• A national referendum

• Approval by the President

• Ratification by nine states

In what year did the new form of government begin?

• 1790

• 1788

• 1789

• 1787