Constitutional Convention_23

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Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution

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9

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What was the main reason for Antifederalists demanding a Bill of Rights?

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They desired safeguards against the tyranny of the central government.

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Resolved the disagreement on how to calculate the population for the purpose of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives

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Three-Fifths Compromise

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Key topic of debate during the Constitutional Convention: Establishment of a national bank, Creation of a standing army, Representation of large and small states, Foreign policy towards France

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Representation of large and small states

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What was the impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise on the political power of the Southern states in Congress?

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It increased the political power of the Southern states in Congress.

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Which group argued that the Articles of Confederation provided too much power to the states and advocated for a more centralized federal government? Options: Confederates, Separatists, Anti-Federalists, Federalists

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Federalists

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What was the main concern of smaller states regarding the Virginia Plan?

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Lack of representation in the new Congress

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Which agreement resolved the conflict between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan during the Constitutional Convention? Hint: Peanut Butter & Jelly

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The Great Compromise

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What is the main message conveyed in this political cartoon?

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A strong federal government is necessary for the Union's survival.

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Which statement describes the result of the Great Compromise? Options: Established a bicameral legislature with different representation in each house, Created a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states, Divided the government into three branches with checks and balances, Executive authority was given to the office of the president

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Established a bicameral legislature with different representation in each house