The Constitutional Convention

What is the definition of 'convention'?

• Trade

• An important meeting

• A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.

• An idea for a new bill.

What is the definition of 'commerce'?

• An idea for a new bill.

• Money.

• An important meeting.

• Trade.

What is the definition of 'federal system'?

• An idea for a new law.

• Trade.

• A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.

• An important meeting.

What is the definition of 'bill'?

• A system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.

• Trade.

• An idea for a new law.

• An important meeting.

Delegates met at the Annapolis Convention _________.

• To discuss trade.

• Because each state was printing money that was not always accepted in other states.

• Because they believed in a stronger state government.

• Because they believed in a stronger national government to control commerce.

Congress agreed to meet again to possibly _________.

• Change the United Stated Constitution.

• Change the Articles of Confederation.

• Vote for president.

• Go out for coffee.

Which Convention was George Washington elected president for?

• The Working Convention.

• The Annapolis Convention.

• The Convention of the world.

• The Philadelphia Convention.

The Philadelphia Convention was held at the Pennsylvania State House, which was later known as _________.

• Philadelphia Hall

• The White House

• Independence House

• Independence Hall

55 Delegates from 12 states, Roger Sherman, and ________, attended the Philadelphia Convention.

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

What was the main issue at the Constitutional Convention?

• To take away the rights of the people.

• Deciding whether the national government or the states should be stronger.

• Deciding who should be the president of the United States.

• To print more money.