Constitutional Convention

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Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

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To rewrite the Articles of Confederation

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What was the Great Compromise?

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The Great Compromise created a two-house legislature.

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What was the name of the compromise made between the large and small states?

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The Great Compromise

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, establishing a weak federal government.

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What is a two-house legislature?

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A two-house legislature, or bicameral legislature, is a legislative body with two chambers, typically a lower house and an upper house.

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What role did James Madison play in the Constitutional Convention?

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James Madison is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his pivotal role in its drafting and promoting the Bill of Rights.

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What was the Virginia Plan?

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The Virginia Plan proposed a strong national government with three branches and a bicameral legislature based on population.

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What was the New Jersey Plan?

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The New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state, regardless of size.