Constitutional Convention

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Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? Options: Connecticut Plan, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, 3/5th's Plan

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Virginia Plan

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The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?

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Created a two house legislature

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What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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ratification

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to approve

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The Constitutional Convention was convened to...

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improve the Articles of Confederation.

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-Feared a strong central government. Believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution. Opponents of the Constitution. All describe-

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anti-federalists

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The Constitutional Convention took place-

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1787

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The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?" Options: James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry

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James Madison