Constitutional Convention

What city was home to the Constitutional Convention (and Declaration of Independence)?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Buffalo

• New York City

____________________ was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention at _________ years of age.

• George Washington, 67

• James Madison, 72

• Ben Franklin, 81

• Alexander Hamilton, 61

What word(s) best describe(s) the working conditions of the members of the Constitutional Convention?

• Pleasant and mild

• Unseasonably cold

• Spacious and drafty

• Uncomfortable and hot

How many members attended the Constitutional Convention?

• 76

• 55

• 13

• 100

Why was James Madison considered "The Father of the Constitution"?

• He was the smartest member of the convention.

• He was the president of the Constitutional Convention.

• He was the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention.

• He never missed a day and took detailed notes.

What was George Washington best known for during the Constitutional Convention?

• Being the oldest member.

• Taking the most detailed notes and attending every day.

• Being the President of the Constitutional Convention.

• Creating the Great Compromise

In relation to the Constitutional Convention, what would be a synonym of the term DELEGATE?

• Member

• President

• Secret

• Vote

Why were the doors and windows shut and locked at the Constitutional Convention?

• To keep out bad odors from the street.

• To be able to speak freely without outside pressure.

• To regulate the temperature in the room.

• To protect the Constitutional Convention members from possible attack.

Why didn't Rhode Island send members to the Constitutional Convention?

• They weren't sent information about the convention.

• They thought they would be overpowered/ignored by larger states.

• They thought it would be too hot.

• They were happy with the Articles of Confederation.

What word best summarizes the Constitutional Convention?

• Unsuccessful

• Quick

• Easy

• Compromises