Constitutional Convention

Check which of the following Congress COULD do under the Articles of Confederation? (Select all that apply)

• Tax

• Conduct foreign affairs

• Print currency (money)

• Control state commerce

• Create an army

What was the economic climate like in the U.S. after the war? (select all that apply)

• All Americans were prospering

• Government in debt to France

• Judges, lawmakers, and sheriffs were the poorest of the poor

• Revolution veterans haven't been paid

• Farmers are struggling to pay their debts and getting property repossessed

Which of the following events was the "straw that broke the camel's back?"

• Sheriffs seizing farms and property

• Protesting outside the Massachusetts courthouses

• Revolution veterans not getting paid their salary

• Raiding a state militia arensal

The Articles of the Confederation created what type of national government?

• Weak

• Strong

Which of the following types of people were present at the convention? (Check all that apply)

• Male

• Women

• Well-Educated

• Several races

Which of the follow states was not present at the convention?

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

Where did the convention take place?

• Philadelphia. Pennsylvania

• Washington D.C.

• Richmond, Virginia

• New York City

Which of the following were the two rules of the convention? (select two)

• Everything must be kept secret

• Everyone must have perfect attendance

• George Washington will have the final say in all matters

• Everything will be voted on before being made official

Which of the follow states at the convention had the most slaves?

• Connecticut

• South Carolina

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

Which of the follow states at the convention had the least amount slaves?

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

• Maryland

• Georgia