Constitutional Convention Key Issues

Imagine Arjun, Aria, and Anika each run their own independent businesses, but sometimes work together on big projects. What was the United States like before the Constitution was signed?

• A single unified nation

• A partnership of 13 independent states

• A colony of Great Britain

• A collection of territories

Mason and William are part of a group project, but their group has no clear leader or rules for making decisions. What is a major weakness of their group's setup?

• It created a strong central government

• It solved all disputes between states

• It provided no solutions for growing problems

• It encouraged economic growth

Charlotte and Daniel are part of a group project, but the group has no clear leader or rules for making decisions. What was a consequence of this weak central organization?

• A booming economy

• Increased social harmony

• Widespread order

• Economic stagnation and social disorder

Imagine a group project where Avery, Daniel, and Aria are working together, but the person in charge has no real authority to make decisions or solve any issues that come up. Why might this group leader be considered ineffective?

• They had too much power

• They had no authority to solve problems

• They made too many decisions

• They were too busy with other tasks

During a critical meeting, Priya and Evelyn are leading a discussion about their organization's future. What two main issues did they believe needed to be addressed to prevent the organization's collapse?

• Expanding territory and increasing trade

• Bringing back order and guaranteeing rights to liberty

• Forming alliances and declaring war

• Establishing a monarchy and collecting taxes

Noah, Mason, and David are part of a club that is facing several challenges. What was their initial idea to address the club's problems?

• To declare war on Britain

• To hold a meeting with all 13 states

• To elect a new king

• To dissolve the union

Why was Samuel initially hesitant to attend an important meeting in Philadelphia?

• He was too busy traveling abroad

• He believed the meeting was unnecessary

• He was suffering from back pain and planned to retire

• He was not invited

After witnessing a major uprising in his community that threatened local stability, what event helped convince George Washington to attend an important national meeting?

• A major economic boom

• A peaceful protest for new laws

• Shay's Rebellion

• The election of a new governor

At a major school event to create new student council rules, the organizers needed to select someone to lead the meeting. Which important figure was chosen as the President of the event?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Imagine a group of students is planning a major school event, but some key members are hesitant to join the planning committee. Who played a key role in convincing the most influential student, George Washington, and other important figures to attend the committee meeting?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin