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THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

Imagine you are a historian studying the United States. What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

a)

To create a new government for the United States

b)

To fix the old government under the Articles of Confederation

c)

To debate and argue about the new government's structure

d)

To negotiate compromises with other countries

2.

According to the history books, where did the famous meeting known as the Constitutional Convention take place?

a)

The Freedom Trail, Boston

b)

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

c)

Statue of Liberty, New York

d)

The White House, Washington D.C.

3.

In our last history class, we discussed the Constitutional Convention. Can you recall what we learned about it?

a)

The delegates, like a team of architects, had to create a stronger government structure.

b)

The Constitution, like a centuries-old tree, has been standing for over 200 years.

c)

The Constitution, like a shield, helps protect our rights and freedoms.

4.

Imagine you are participating in a quiz competition. The host asks, 'Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?'

a)

Philadelphia

b)

Chicago

c)

New York City

d)

Atlanta

5.

In the 1787 Constitutional Convention, who was elected as the president of the convention?

a)

James Madison

b)

Martin Dayberry

c)

George Washington

d)

Andrew Carver

6.
What do you think would have happened if the delegates were not able to compromise and create a new government?
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