The Constitutional Convention of 1787 Explained in 10 Minutes

The video covers the Constitutional Convention, highlighting the Great Compromise, the Three-fifths Compromise, and the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It explains the creation of a bicameral legislature, the impact of slavery on representation, and the establishment of the Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.

What was the main reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• Too much power to the federal government

• Lack of a national currency

• Weakness of the federal government

• Excessive taxation

What was the primary goal of the Great Compromise?

• To balance representation between large and small states

• To create a single-house Congress

• To abolish slavery

• To establish a national bank

Which plan proposed representation based on population?

• Missouri Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

How did the Three-fifths Compromise affect representation?

• It allowed only free men to be counted

• It abolished the counting of slaves

• It counted three out of every five slaves for representation

• It gave each state equal representation

What was the main issue addressed by the Three-fifths Compromise?

• Taxation of Southern states

• Representation of slaves in Congress

• Trade regulations

• Voting rights for women

What did the Anti-Federalists demand to be included in the Constitution?

• A single-house legislature

• A strong federal government

• The Bill of Rights

• A national bank

Which amendment is associated with the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment