8-2.5 The Constitutional Convention

8-2.5 The Constitutional Convention

8th Grade

10 Qs

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8-2.5 The Constitutional Convention

8-2.5 The Constitutional Convention

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8th Grade

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Created by

Timothy Hellaby

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following issues would have been supported by the Federalists?


  • States establishing their own trade agreements with other nations.

A strong national government that would restore economic stability and influence foreign affairs.

Strong state governments that could defend themselves more effectively.

A strong national government that would be controlled by a unicameral government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Philadelphia Convention called in 1787?

to fix the problems under the Articles of Confederation

to fix the problems under the U.S. Constitution

to fix the problems under the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina

to fix the problems under the Magna Carta

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the late 1700's, which group would have continued to oppose a stronger federal government and feared the elite would have too much power?

Loyalists

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

Tories

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the position of South Carolina leaders at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?  

They supported the abolition of slavery.

They supported protective tariffs to encourage manufacturing.

They supported keeping the Articles of Confederation.

They supported a strong national government with 3 branches of government.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did large states like South Carolina stand to gain by voting in favor of the Virginia Plan?  

It would give slave states as many slaves as they would like.

It would give populous states more power in the new government.

It would give less populous states more power in the new government.

It would give equal representation to all states regardless of size.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did small states supporting the New Jersey Plan?  

The plan gave all states equal representation.

The plan based representation on population.

The plan counted 3/5 of slaves for population purposes.

The plan was created by another southern state.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a problem faced by Upcountry settlers during the ratification of the United States Constitution?

The ratifying convention was held in Charleston which made it hard for the Upcountry settlers to participate.


  • The ratifying convention was held in Columbia which made it hard for the Upcountry settlers to participate.

 The Upcountry settlers refused to attend the convention.

The Upcountry settlers were not allowed to vote on the Constitution.

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