Constitutional Convention

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The Constitutional Convention took place in ________ in Philadelphia.

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1787

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The Constitutional Convention took place in 1787 in which city? Options: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Sacramento

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Philadelphia

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This was the only state not to attend the convention. Options: South Carolina, Virginia, New York, Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

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The delegates decided to keep the Articles just the way they were written.

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False

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The delegates decided to throw out the Articles and start over again.

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True

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Who was asked to preside over the convention? Options: James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, ​George Washington, John Adams

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​George Washington

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Who is often called “The Father of the Constitution” for keeping notes of the discussions?

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James Madison

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The men who wrote the Constitution are called the “Founding Fathers.”

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True

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Many of the delegates owned slaves.

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True

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Were slave owners allowed to participate in the Constitutional Convention?

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False