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Exploring Slavery's Role in the Constitutional Convention
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Social Studies
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Ethan Morris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was slavery considered essential to the Southern economy?
It was a way to avoid paying taxes.
It was mandated by the federal government.
It was a tradition passed down from Europe.
It provided a cheap labor force for plantations.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
To abolish slavery.
To expand the territory.
To establish trade agreements.
To build a new government.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the delegates at the Convention view the issue of slavery?
They were all in favor of it.
They were indifferent to it.
They found it unavoidable and had to address it.
They unanimously wanted to abolish it.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the founders recognize about slavery in relation to American ideals?
It was a minor issue.
It was a complete contradiction.
It was a perfect match.
It was irrelevant.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the abolition of slavery in the Constitution considered problematic?
The South had already abolished it.
The North was against it.
It was not a significant issue at the time.
All states had slaves and some were moving towards abolition.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did economic interests influence delegates' stances on slavery?
They were indifferent to economic factors.
They ignored economic interests.
They protected slavery where it was integral to the economy.
They uniformly opposed slavery.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of John Rutledge on the draft constitution?
He was indifferent to the issue of slavery.
He advocated for immediate abolition.
He opposed all forms of slavery.
He included strong protections for slavery.
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