Constitutional Convention Review

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How many delegates met in Philadelphia at the Constitutional Convention?

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55

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What was the only state that did not send any delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

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Rhode Island

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Who was the note taker of the convention? He is also referred as the "Father of the Constitution"

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James Madison

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Who was voted president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

Front

What type of system is shared power between the federal government and state government?

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federal system

Front

Which plan gave the bigger states more power?

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Virginia Plan

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Which plan would give the states (no matter the size) equal power? Options: Virginia Plan, New Jersey, Georgia Plan, Rhode Island Plan

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New Jersey

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What was the agreement between the 2 plans called?

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The Great Compromise

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The southern states wouldn't sign the Constitution if they banned ________

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slavery

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How were slaves counted in the population counts of the southern states?

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5 slaves = 3 free people