The Road to the Constitution and Its Lasting Impact

The video discusses the challenges faced by the United States before the Constitution, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It covers the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where delegates debated and compromised on key issues like state representation and slavery. The Constitution was signed in 1787, establishing a federal government with separation of powers. The ratification process involved the Federalist Papers and led to the Bill of Rights, ensuring personal freedoms and limiting government power.

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It was never officially ratified.

• It was too lengthy and complex.

• It failed to address disputes among states.

• It provided too much power to the central government.

Who was elected as the president of the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What was a major topic of debate during the Constitutional Convention?

• The location of the capital

• State representation in Congress

• The official language of the United States

• The design of the national flag

What compromise led to the creation of the House and the Senate?

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Connecticut Compromise

What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?

• To explain the benefits of the new government system

• To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To criticize the British monarchy

Which state only agreed to ratify the Constitution with the promise of amendments?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• New York

What was the primary goal of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish a national religion

• To ensure personal freedoms and limit government power

• To limit the powers of the states

• To expand the powers of the federal government

Which of the following was NOT considered a fundamental human right at the time of the Constitution's creation?

• Freedom of religion

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to vote for women

• Freedom of the press

Who were included in the list of founding fathers for their efforts in creating the Constitution?

• John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Patrick Henry

What is the significance of the United States Constitution today?

• It is the shortest constitution in the world.

• It was never officially adopted by all states.

• It was the first document to establish a monarchy in America.

• It is the oldest active codified constitution in the world.