Founding Fathers and Constitutional Principles

Categorize the events ofd the American Revolution

Groups:

(a) Lexington & Concord

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(b) Battle of Saratoga

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(c) Valley Forge

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(d) Battle of Yorktown

• Final battle of the American Revolution

• Washington's winter camp, suffering & disease

• Initiated the American Revolution

• Convinced France to join the war as an American ally

The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government after the American Revolution. Which of the following were results of the Articles giving most power to the states?
(Select TWO correct answers.)

• The national government could not collect taxes to pay off war debts.

• The President gained too much control over the military.

• States acted more like independent countries than a united nation.

• Congress could easily enforce its laws in every state

• The national government could settle disputes between states with ease.

Directions: Drag each event to the correct category — Cause or Effect.

Groups:

(a) cause

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(b) effect

• - Leaders called for a stronger national government, leading to the Constitutional Convention.

• - Daniel Shays led a rebellion against the state government.

• - Americans realized the national government was too weak to stop the rebellion.

• - Farmers in Massachusetts faced high taxes and debt.

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Use the table to select which Constitutional plan or compromise is being described.

Groups:

(a) Virginia Plan

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(b) New Jersey Plan

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(c) Great Compromise

• Favored large states with representation based on population

• Combined ideas from both large and small states

• Created a two-house legislature (one by population, one equal)

• Favored small states with equal representation for each state

What is the effect of the 3/5th compromise?

• It decreased the number of representatives southern states could send to Congress

• It increased the political influence of southern states in the House of Representatives

• It gave enslaved people the right to vote in southern states

• It made all states have equal representation regardless of population

Use the table to select which Constitutional compromise is being described.

Groups:

(a) Three-Fifths Compromise

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(b) Great Compromise

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(c) Both

• Determined how enslaved people would be counted for representation

• Combined the ideas of large and small states to resolve disagreements

• determined disagreements over representation

• Created a two-house legislature: one by population, one equal for each state

• Increased the political influence of southern states in the House of Representatives

What does ratified mean?

• To refuse to buy

• two houses

• to approve

• to disobey

Match each group with its beliefs.

Groups:

(a) Federalist

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(b) Anti-Federalist

• Opposed a strong central government

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• nsisted on a Bill of Rights

• Wanted a stronger national government

• Supported the Constitution

"The proposed Constitution gives too much power to the national government. The states will lose their voice, and the rights of the people are at risk. We must insist on a Bill of Rights before we approve this plan."
Based on the excerpt, which concern was expressed?

• The national government would be too weak to protect the country

• The Constitution gave too much power to the national government

• The Bill of Rights would limit the rights of citizens

• States should have no representation in Congress