Formation of the United States Constitution

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It left the federal government with little authority.

• It restricted states from printing their own money.

• It gave too much power to the federal government.

• It allowed the federal government to impose taxes.

What was George Washington's plan to connect the states economically?

• Establishing a national bank

• Developing a system of canals

• Building a national railway system

• Creating a unified currency

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

Who was described as having 'a hundred pounds of brain in a ten pound body'?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in the Constitutional Convention?

• He was the president of the convention.

• He opposed the creation of a strong central government.

• He convinced the delegates to approve the Constitution.

• He drafted the initial Constitution.