What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to ratify the Constitution
to ratify the Constitution

to write the Constitution
to write the Constitution

to amend the Articles of Confederation
to amend the Articles of Confederation

to amend the Constitution
to amend the Constitution
Question 2
So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb.

—Noah Webster

What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?



(1 point)
Responses

that small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states
that small states would have just as much say in the government as larger states

that the central government would always favor large states over the smaller states when disputes broke out
that the central government would always favor large states over the smaller states when disputes broke out

that the states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing harsh taxes on them
that the states would have no way to stop the central government from imposing harsh taxes on them

that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole
that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole
Question 3
What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?(1 point)
Responses

religious freedom
religious freedom

admission of new states
admission of new states

trial by jury
trial by jury

slavery
slavery
Question 4
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.

—Articles of Confederation, Article II

Use the passage to answer the question.

According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

(1 point)
Responses

It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.

It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.

It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.

It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
Question 5
What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.(4 points)
Responses

how to set up reserved land for Native Americans
how to set up reserved land for Native Americans

confusion over different state currency
confusion over different state currency

differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system

how to resolve disputes between states over land
how to resolve disputes between states over land
Question 6
Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?(1 point)
Responses

He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.
He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.

He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.

He is known as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution.
He is known as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution.

He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
Question 7
What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states?(1 point)
Responses

It gave those states more representation in Congress.
It gave those states more representation in Congress.

It limited the number of states that allowed slavery.
It limited the number of states that allowed slavery.

It gave the South the power to outvote the North
It gave the South the power to outvote the North

It helped increase the number of slaves traded
It helped increase the number of slaves traded
Question 8
What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?(1 point)
Responses

Both established a detailed justice system.
Both established a detailed justice system.

Both outlined a structure that gave the government the right to tax its citizens.
Both outlined a structure that gave the government the right to tax its citizens.

Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power.
Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power.

Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
Question 9
What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?(1 point)
Responses

veto power over acts of Congress
veto power over acts of Congress

military power, as commander-in-chief
military power, as commander-in-chief

the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress

the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
Question 10
Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?(1 point)
Responses

George Mason
George Mason

James Madison
James Madison

Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry

George Washington
George Washington
Question 11
What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses

It limited the power and controls of the government.
It limited the power and controls of the government.

It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.

It proposed a system of checks and balances
It proposed a system of checks and balances

It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.
It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on your questions:

Question 1: What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
Answer: to amend the Articles of Confederation

Question 2: What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?
Answer: that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole

Question 3: What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?
Answer: slavery

Question 4: According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
Answer: It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.

Question 5: What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.
Answer:

• confusion over different state currency
• how to resolve disputes between states over land

Question 6: Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?
Answer: He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.

Question 7: What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states?
Answer: It gave those states more representation in Congress.

Question 8: What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?
Answer: Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.

Question 9: What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?
Answer: military power, as commander-in-chief

Question 10: Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?
Answer: James Madison

Question 11: What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
Answer: It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.

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Answer 2

Discuss 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how it led to a new Constitution. (4 points)
in three to four sentinces

Answer 3

Three significant weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation included the lack of a strong central government, the inability to levy taxes, and the difficulty in passing legislation. The federal government had limited authority, which made it challenging to enforce laws or raise funds for national needs, leading to financial instability and an inability to support a standing army. Additionally, the requirement for unanimous consent from all states to amend the Articles created gridlock and hindered necessary reforms. These weaknesses ultimately prompted the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where delegates crafted a new Constitution that established a stronger federal government with the power to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce laws effectively.