WorksheetsConstitutional Convention and Westward Expansion Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Why was the first U.S. government considered a weak government?
The states controlled everything
Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power.
There were no laws
Americans didn't want a king so there was no government.
Where was the revision of the Articles of Confederation held?
Maryland
Georgia
Philadelphia
Virginia
Which of these are true about Benjamin? Choose all that apply.
known as the Father of the Constitution
attended the convention in a military uniform
oldest delegate
wrote Virginia's Constitution
encouraged delegates to compromise
Why did Americans want to move west?
to find the northwest passage
to be able to trade better
land, money, and freedom
to escape slavery
While on the expedition, what did Lewis and Clark do?
kept detailed journals of their travels
fought with the Native Americans
started a new colony
disappeared on their travels
Why did Thomas Jefferson instruct Lewis and Clark to explore the Columbia River?
to pan for gold
to map the Native American territory
to find better fishing grounds
to find a trade route to the Pacific Ocean
The U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory from France and it began westward expansion. This was called _________.
Louisiana War
Louisiana Purchase
French Purchase
French Territory
Which of these statements are true about James Madison? Choose all that apply.
arrived 2 weeks early to the convention
elected president
oldest delegate
known as the Father of the Constitution
wrote Virginia's Constitution
Who decided to agree to the Louisiana Purchase in hopes to make the economy stronger?
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Which of these statements are true about George Washington? Choose all that apply.
oldest delegate
encouraged delegates to compromise
elected president
wrote Virginia's Constitution
attended the Convention in a military uniform
