The Constitutional Convention

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Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, the United States was governed by which document? Options: Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

Front

What is the biggest example of the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

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Shays Rebellion

Front

Who had most of the power under The Articles of Confederation?

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states

Front

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Front

What state DID NOT come to the Constitutional Convention? Options: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Virginia, Connecticut

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Rhode Island

Front

Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

Front

Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution? Options: George Washington, George Mason, John Adams, James Madison

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James Madison

Front

The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with three branches and a two-house legislature with representation based on state population.

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Virginia

Front

How many houses would be in Congress under the New Jersey Plan?

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One

Front

Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population? Options: Senate, Judicial, House of 
Representatives, House of Congress

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House of 
Representatives