Constitutional Convention Insights

The video discusses how the framers of the U.S. Constitution, known as the founding fathers, persuaded the Confederation government to allow a convention to amend the Constitution. Most attendees were nationalists seeking a stronger national government. In Philadelphia, they decided to discard the Articles of Confederation and draft a new Constitution. Although this act resembled a coup, it was legitimized by submitting the new Constitution to the public for approval. Despite suspicions, the framers quickly established a new government.

What was the primary reason the founding fathers wanted to meet in a convention?

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To suggest amendments to the Constitution

• To elect a new president

• To celebrate independence

What was the initial purpose of the convention according to the Confederation government?

• To declare independence

• To elect a president

• To draft a new constitution

• To suggest amendments to the Articles

What was the main goal of the nationalists attending the convention?

• To maintain the Articles of Confederation

• To create a stronger national government

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish state independence

What did the framers do on the second day of the convention?

• They took a vote

• They invited the public

• They agreed to throw out the Articles of Confederation

• They celebrated

Why did the framers lock the doors and windows during the convention?

• To prevent theft

• To protect from weather

• To keep the meeting secret

• To avoid distractions

How did the framers avoid accusations of treason?

• By submitting the new constitution to the people

• By fleeing the country

• By blaming the Confederation government

• By denying involvement

What was unique about the framers' approach to the new government?

• They imposed it without consent

• They asked the people for approval

• They kept it a secret forever

• They only informed the military

What was Patrick Henry's famous remark about the Constitutional Convention?

• This is a great idea

• We need more time

• Let's celebrate

• I smell a rat

What did the framers ultimately decide to do at the convention?

• Amend the Articles of Confederation

• Write a brand-new government

• Elect a new leader

• Disband the convention

What was the reaction of outsiders to the secrecy of the convention?

• They were suspicious

• They were supportive

• They were unaware

• They were indifferent