Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution

Who Wrote the US Constitution is an example of a(n) _______.

• Biography

• Science Fiction Story

• Expository Text

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CCSS.RI.5.2

The effect was "State leaders decided to gather for a convention to discuss the nation's problems." Which is NOT a cause?

• The Articles of Confederation were not working.

• George Washington was refusing to be the first president.

• States were arguing over borders.

• Many people couldn't afford to pay taxes.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

What new plan was first introduced at the Convention?

• The Virginia Plan

• The Georgia Plan

• The Farmers' Plan

How did proportional representation, proposed in the Virginia Plan, create a problem?

• It gave Virginia the weakest voice in government.

• If the number of representatives became based on a state's population, then small states would not have as strong of a voice in the federal government.

• If the number of representatives became based on a state’s population, then large states would not have as strong of a voice in the federal government.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

How did the delegates feel about equal representation?

• They were divided. Some were supportive, others were not.

• They were 100% supportive of equal representation.

• They were all against equal representation.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

If someone feels pushed around, they feel like they are being bullied. Why did the small states feel pushed around?

• They felt like the bigger states were bullying them into a decision they didn’t like.

• They felt the solutions being offered were fair.

• They felt they would have enough voice in government with proportional representation.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.9A

What was the solution for the representation issue?

• The Farmers' Pact

• The Great Compromise

• The New Jersey Plan

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.6

Because the Articles of Confederation were not working, delegates met at a convention to write ___________.

• The Declaration of Independence

• The New Jersey Plan

• The US Constitution

People chosen to speak or act for others are:

• conventions

• representatives

• proposals

Committees are:

• people chosen to speak or act for others.

• groups of people chosen to do certain work.

• a condition or the state of affairs.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

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