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

Question

Responses

to write the Constitution
to write the Constitution

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

to ratify the Constitution
to ratify the Constitution

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 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 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 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

admission of new states
admission of new states

slavery
slavery

trial by jury
trial by jury

religious freedom
religious freedom
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?

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Responses

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.

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 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

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

confusion over different state currency
confusion over different state currency

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 was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.

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 called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
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 helped increase the number of slaves traded
It helped increase the number of slaves traded

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

Answer 1

Here are the responses to the questions based on historical knowledge regarding the Constitutional Convention and the Articles of Confederation:

1. What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

   • to amend the Articles of Confederation.

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

   • that states would always work in their own self-interest even if it meant harm to the nation as a whole.

3. What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?

   • slavery.

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

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

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.

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

6. Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?

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

7. What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states?

   • It gave those states more representation in Congress.

8. What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?

   • Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.

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