Exploring the American Revolution Through Liberty's Kids

The video explores the period of American history during the Constitutional Convention, highlighting the challenges faced under the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, and the debates that led to the creation of a new Constitution. Key issues such as state representation, slavery, and the balance of power are discussed, culminating in the establishment of a government with checks and balances. The video concludes with reflections on the potential and challenges of the new government.

What was the main issue faced by farmers after the war?

• High taxes on imports

• No market for produce

• Government taking their land

• Lack of seeds

Who led the attack on the federal arsenal in Massachusetts?

• Daniel Shay

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To fix the Articles of Confederation

• To declare independence

• To elect a new president

• To create a new form of government

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement to abolish slavery

• A plan to balance power between large and small states

• A decision to elect George Washington as president

• A treaty with Britain

What was the proposed structure of the new government?

• Three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial

• A monarchy

• A single house of Congress

• A council of states

How did the delegates plan to prevent any one branch of government from dominating the others?

• By giving more power to the states

• By having a king

• Through a system of checks and balances

• By limiting the president's term

What was the main concern of the Southern states regarding the new Constitution?

• Taxation policies

• Representation in Congress

• The continuation of slavery

• Trade with Britain

What compromise was reached regarding the counting of slaves for representation?

• Only free slaves would be counted

• Three-fifths of the slaves would be counted

• All slaves would be counted

• Slaves would not be counted

Who was elected as the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What does the Constitution guarantee according to Dr. Franklin?

• Freedom from taxes

• The pursuit of happiness

• Wealth

• Happiness