Why did the states meet in Philadelphia after the Annapolis Convention?

To revise the Articles of Confederation.

To declare independence from Britain.

What was the main disagreement among delegates at the opening of the Constitutional Convention?

Whether to simply revise the Articles or draft an entirely new document

Whether to declare independence

What was the Virginia Plan's proposal regarding representation in Congress?

Proportional representation favoring large states

Equal representation for all states

No representation for small states

What compromise resolved the issue of representation in Congress?

Connecticut Plan or Great Compromise

What did the Commercial Compromise allow Congress to do regarding trade?

Regulate interstate and foreign commerce, including tariffs on imports, but not on exports

Only regulate trade within states

How did the delegates decide the president would be elected?

They decided to assign each state a number of electors equal to the total of that state's representatives and senators, creating the electoral college system.

They decided the president would be chosen by a direct popular vote of all citizens.

They decided Congress would appoint the president directly.

They decided the Supreme Court would select the president.

Who were the main authors of The Federalist Papers?

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.

Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams.

George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams.

John Hancock, Thomas Paine, and Richard Henry Lee.

What was the main objection of the Anti-Federalists to the Constitution, and how was it addressed?

Their main objection was the lack of a bill of rights, which was addressed by promising to add a bill of rights to the Constitution.

They objected to the Constitution because it gave too much power to the states, which was addressed by removing state powers.

Their main objection was the lack of a strong executive branch, which was addressed by creating the presidency.

They objected to the Constitution because it did not allow for amendments, which was addressed by making amendments impossible.

Who were the leaders of the Federalists?

George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Aaron Burr, James Monroe

Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, James K. Polk

Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield

What was the main argument of the Federalists regarding the central government?

Stronger central government was needed to maintain order and preserve the Union

A weak central government would encourage economic growth

States should have more power than the federal government

The Articles of Confederation were sufficient for national unity

What was the main argument of the Anti-Federalists regarding the central government?

Stronger central government would destroy the work of the Revolution, limit democracy, and restrict states' rights

A stronger central government would ensure economic prosperity for all states

A strong central government would promote international alliances

A strong central government would eliminate the need for state governments

Which of the following was an advantage of the Federalists?

Appealed to popular distrust of government

Which of the following was a disadvantage of the Anti-Federalists?

Poorly organized; slow to respond to Federalist challenge

Constitution was new and untried

Emphasized weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

The Constitution's need to list the rights of individuals was debated. What were the main arguments of the Anti-Federalists and Federalists regarding the Bill of Rights?

Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms; Federalists believed it was unnecessary because the Constitution limited government power.

Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms; Anti-Federalists believed it was unnecessary.

Both Anti-Federalists and Federalists agreed that a Bill of Rights was unnecessary.

Neither Anti-Federalists nor Federalists cared about individual rights.

What were the three main actions included in Hamilton's financial plan?

(1) Pay off the national debt at face value and have the federal government assume the war debts of the states. (2) Protect the young nation's 'infant' industries and collect adequate revenues by imposing high tariffs on imported goods. (3) Create a national bank for depositing government funds and printing banknotes.

(1) Abolish all state debts and refuse to pay foreign creditors. (2) Lower tariffs to encourage free trade. (3) Establish a system of state-run banks only.

(1) Increase state taxes to pay off the national debt. (2) Ban all imports to protect domestic industries. (3) Create a gold-backed currency only.

(1) Pay off only the southern states' debts. (2) Eliminate all tariffs on imported goods. (3) Allow private banks to print their own money.

Who led the opposition to Hamilton's financial plan and what was their main concern?

Thomas Jefferson led the opposition, and their main concern was that the central government would gain too much power at the expense of the states and that the plan benefited the rich at the expense of indebted farmers.

Alexander Hamilton led the opposition, and their main concern was that the states would gain too much power over the central government and that the plan benefited small farmers.

James Madison led the opposition, and their main concern was that the plan would weaken the military and harm international trade.

John Adams led the opposition, and their main concern was that the plan would increase taxes on merchants and favor southern states.

In return for Jefferson's support on the national debt issue, what did Hamilton agree to?

Hamilton agreed to Jefferson's idea to establish the nation's capital in the South along the Potomac River (Washington, D.C.).

Hamilton agreed to abolish the national bank.

Hamilton agreed to lower tariffs on imported goods.

Hamilton agreed to support Jefferson's plan to end the whiskey tax.

What was the main reason Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793?

He believed the young nation was not strong enough to engage in a European war.

He wanted to support France against Britain.

He sought to expand U.S. territory through war.

He was pressured by Congress to join the conflict.

Who was 'Citizen' Genêt and what did he do that was considered outrageous by both Washington and Jefferson?

'Citizen' Genêt was the French minister to the United States who broke normal diplomatic rules by appealing directly to the American people to support the French cause.

'Citizen' Genêt was a British spy who attempted to sabotage American ports during the Revolutionary War.

'Citizen' Genêt was a Spanish ambassador who tried to negotiate the purchase of Florida from the United States.

'Citizen' Genêt was an American general who led a failed rebellion against the federal government.

What did the Jay Treaty (1794) accomplish?

Britain agreed to evacuate its posts on the U.S. western frontier, but the treaty said nothing about British seizures of American merchant ships.

It established the United States' claim to the Oregon Territory.

It ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain.

It granted the United States exclusive trading rights with the West Indies.

According to the passage, what was one of the main outcomes of the Pinckney Treaty (1795)?

Spain agreed to open the lower Mississippi River and New Orleans to American trade

Spain closed the Mississippi River to American trade

The United States gave up its claim to Florida

What concern did Spain have that led them to negotiate the Pinckney Treaty with the United States?

Spain was concerned that the United States might be drawing closer to Britain, their longtime foe, and wanted to consolidate its holdings in North America.

Spain wanted to form a military alliance with the United States against France.

Spain was seeking to purchase land from the United States for westward expansion.

Spain was interested in abolishing trade restrictions with the United States to boost its economy.

What were some of the domestic concerns Washington faced in addition to foreign challenges?

Stabilizing the nation's credit and organizing the new government.

Expanding the nation's borders through war.

Negotiating trade agreements with Asian countries.

Establishing colonies in Africa.

What was the main reason for the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?

The refusal of a group of farmers to pay the federal excise tax on whiskey.

The opposition to the abolition of slavery by the federal government.

The protest against the Stamp Act imposed by the British.

The demand for independence from the United States.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

Benjamin Franklin

James Madison

Alexander Hamilton

George Washington

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Constitution as described in the passage?

To establish a central government strong enough to hold 13 states together in a union that could prosper and endure.

To grant independence to each state from the union.

To create a monarchy to rule over the states.

To abolish all forms of government in the states.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document did the U.S. government operate under before the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

The Federalist Papers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Articles of Confederation provided for a one-house congress, no separate executive, and no separate judiciary.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the foreign problems faced by the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

States failed to adhere to the Treaty of Paris

The government was too strong

There were no military outposts

The U.S. had no foreign relations

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What contributed to widespread economic depression in the United States after the Revolutionary War?

Reduced foreign trade and limited credit because states had not fully repaid war debts.

Rapid industrialization and urbanization.

Discovery of gold and increased wealth.

Expansion of international markets and trade.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: All thirteen states sent delegates to the Annapolis Convention in 1786.

True

False

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AMSCO The Constitution and the New Republic Practice Quiz

Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

What was the main purpose of the Constitution as described in the passage?

Which document did the U.S. government operate under before the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation provided for a one-house congress, no separate executive, and no separate judiciary.

What was one of the foreign problems faced by the United States under the Articles of Confederation?

What contributed to widespread economic depression in the United States after the Revolutionary War?

True or False: All thirteen states sent delegates to the Annapolis Convention in 1786.

Why did the states meet in Philadelphia after the Annapolis Convention?

Which state refused to send delegates to the Philadelphia convention?

Who was unanimously elected chairperson of the Philadelphia convention?

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