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DAY 3 - STAAR BLITZ - CONSTITUTION PART 1
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on the Constitution.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1.
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Against the Constitution; believed it needed a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason
Supported the Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress
First government; Congress could negotiate treaties and declare war; no executive branch
2.
Study the excerpt below from the Library of Congress and answer the questions that follow:
Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answer.
Question 2
2A
The best selection is -
(1 point)
Responses
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Question 3
2B
The best selection is -
(1 point)
Responses
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Three-Fifths Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Northwest Ordinance
Northwest Ordinance
Question 4
3.
Why did the Anti-federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
To improve the organization of the judiciary
To improve the organization of the judiciary
To give each state an equal amount of power
To give each state an equal amount of power
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
Question 5
4.
Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
(1 point)
Responses
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0010:01
Question 6
Q 1
Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? (select two)
(2 points)
Responses
All states had to approve amendments.
All states had to approve amendments.
The one-house legislature was based on population.
The one-house legislature was based on population.
The central government held too much power.
The central government held too much power.
States coined their own money.
States coined their own money.
Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory.
Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory.
Question 7
Q 2
Which event occured as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
(1 point)
Responses
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
Question 8
Q 3
The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historial milestone because it ---
(1 point)
Responses
more than doubled the size of the United States
more than doubled the size of the United States
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
Question 9
Q 4
In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to ---
(1 point)
Responses
sign the Treaty of Paris
sign the Treaty of Paris
repeal the Intolerable Acts
repeal the Intolerable Acts
declare an embargo on imported goods
declare an embargo on imported goods
restructure the federal government
restructure the federal government
Question 10
Q 5
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
Responses
Any congressional action required executive approval.
Any congressional action required executive approval.
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0007:48
Question 11
Q 6
Study the information below and answer the question that follows:
Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
Question 12
Q 7
Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
(1 point)
Responses
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
Question 13
Q 8
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
A republican system of government will better represent large states.
A republican system of government will better represent large states.
Question 14
Q 9
Study the image and answer the question that follows.
Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
(1 point)
Responses
Free-Soilers
Free-Soilers
Anti-Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Loyalists
Loyalists
Federalists
Federalists
Question 15
Q 10
Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
Direct democracy
Direct democracy
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Great Compromise
Great Compromise
Missouri Compromise
Missouri Compromise
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Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on the Constitution.
You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.
STAAR BLITZ WARM UP
Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.
STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz
Question 1
1.
Matching - Select the best answer.
(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Against the Constitution; believed it needed a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason
Supported the Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress
First government; Congress could negotiate treaties and declare war; no executive branch
2.
Study the excerpt below from the Library of Congress and answer the questions that follow:
Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answer.
Question 2
2A
The best selection is -
(1 point)
Responses
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Question 3
2B
The best selection is -
(1 point)
Responses
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Three-Fifths Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Northwest Ordinance
Northwest Ordinance
Question 4
3.
Why did the Anti-federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
To improve the organization of the judiciary
To improve the organization of the judiciary
To give each state an equal amount of power
To give each state an equal amount of power
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
Question 5
4.
Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
(1 point)
Responses
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0010:01
Question 6
Q 1
Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? (select two)
(2 points)
Responses
All states had to approve amendments.
All states had to approve amendments.
The one-house legislature was based on population.
The one-house legislature was based on population.
The central government held too much power.
The central government held too much power.
States coined their own money.
States coined their own money.
Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory.
Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory.
Question 7
Q 2
Which event occured as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
(1 point)
Responses
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
Question 8
Q 3
The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historial milestone because it ---
(1 point)
Responses
more than doubled the size of the United States
more than doubled the size of the United States
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
Question 9
Q 4
In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to ---
(1 point)
Responses
sign the Treaty of Paris
sign the Treaty of Paris
repeal the Intolerable Acts
repeal the Intolerable Acts
declare an embargo on imported goods
declare an embargo on imported goods
restructure the federal government
restructure the federal government
Question 10
Q 5
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
Responses
Any congressional action required executive approval.
Any congressional action required executive approval.
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:
Video Player
00:0007:48
Question 11
Q 6
Study the information below and answer the question that follows:
Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
Question 12
Q 7
Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
(1 point)
Responses
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
Question 13
Q 8
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
A republican system of government will better represent large states.
A republican system of government will better represent large states.
Question 14
Q 9
Study the image and answer the question that follows.
Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
(1 point)
Responses
Free-Soilers
Free-Soilers
Anti-Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Loyalists
Loyalists
Federalists
Federalists
Question 15
Q 10
Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
Direct democracy
Direct democracy
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Great Compromise
Great Compromise
Missouri Compromise
Missouri Compromise
Skip to navigation
Answers
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Sure! Let's go through the STAAR Blitz Review together. I will provide the answers and explanations for each question based on the topics covered.
### STAAR - Warm Up
**Question 1: Matching**
1. **Against the Constitution; believed it needed a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason**
- **Answer:** Anti-Federalists
2. **Supported the Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison**
- **Answer:** Federalists
3. **Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress**
- **Answer:** Great Compromise
4. **First government; Congress could negotiate treaties and declare war; no executive branch**
- **Answer:** Articles of Confederation
**Responses:**
- Anti-Federalists
- Federalists
- Great Compromise
- Articles of Confederation
---
**Question 2**
**2A:** The best selection is -
- **Answer:** Articles of Confederation
**2B:** The best selection is -
- **Answer:** Declaration of Independence
---
**Question 3:** Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
- **Answer:** To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
---
**Question 4:** Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
- **Answer:** To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
---
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
**Question 6:** Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? (select two)
- **Answers:**
- All states had to approve amendments.
- States coined their own money.
---
**Question 7:** Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
- **Answer:** Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
---
**Question 8:** The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it ---
- **Answer:** established a method for admitting new states to the Union.
---
**Question 9:** Events such as the rebellion of farmers in western Massachusetts contributed to the decision to ---
- **Answer:** restructure the federal government.
---
**Question 10:** Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
- **Answer:** Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
---
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
**Question 11:** Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?
- **Answer:** To reach a compromise between large and small states.
---
**Question 12:** Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
- **Answer:** A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
---
**Question 13:** Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
- **Answer:** A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
---
**Question 14:** Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
- **Answer:** Federalists.
---
**Question 15:** Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?
- **Answer:** Checks and balances.
---
Please let me know if you have any questions about the material or if you need further clarification on any topic!
### STAAR - Warm Up
**Question 1: Matching**
1. **Against the Constitution; believed it needed a bill of rights; Patrick Henry and George Mason**
- **Answer:** Anti-Federalists
2. **Supported the Constitution; believed it created a more stable Union; Alexander Hamilton and James Madison**
- **Answer:** Federalists
3. **Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress**
- **Answer:** Great Compromise
4. **First government; Congress could negotiate treaties and declare war; no executive branch**
- **Answer:** Articles of Confederation
**Responses:**
- Anti-Federalists
- Federalists
- Great Compromise
- Articles of Confederation
---
**Question 2**
**2A:** The best selection is -
- **Answer:** Articles of Confederation
**2B:** The best selection is -
- **Answer:** Declaration of Independence
---
**Question 3:** Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
- **Answer:** To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
---
**Question 4:** Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
- **Answer:** To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
---
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1
**Question 6:** Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? (select two)
- **Answers:**
- All states had to approve amendments.
- States coined their own money.
---
**Question 7:** Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
- **Answer:** Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
---
**Question 8:** The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it ---
- **Answer:** established a method for admitting new states to the Union.
---
**Question 9:** Events such as the rebellion of farmers in western Massachusetts contributed to the decision to ---
- **Answer:** restructure the federal government.
---
**Question 10:** Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
- **Answer:** Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
---
### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2
**Question 11:** Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?
- **Answer:** To reach a compromise between large and small states.
---
**Question 12:** Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
- **Answer:** A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
---
**Question 13:** Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
- **Answer:** A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
---
**Question 14:** Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
- **Answer:** Federalists.
---
**Question 15:** Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?
- **Answer:** Checks and balances.
---
Please let me know if you have any questions about the material or if you need further clarification on any topic!