Constitutional Convention Formative Assessment

^{The text for this formative assessment (all 10 questions) can be found on pages 43-44 in the textbook.}

Who represented Pennsylvania at the Constitutional Convention?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was the main issue that led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• Limited laws

• State boundaries

• Trade regulation

• Taxation

What did Benjamin Franklin express about his approval of the Constitution?

• He disapproved it

• He fully approved it

• He never approved it

• He was unsure if he would ever approve it

According to Benjamin Franklin, why did he agree to the Constitution despite its faults?

• He expected no better

• He believed it was perfect

• He thought it was the worst option

• He wanted to oppose it

What did Benjamin Franklin hope for in terms of the public's opinion of the Constitution?

• He hoped for opposition

• He hoped for confusion

• He hoped for unanimity

• He hoped for separation

What did Benjamin Franklin sacrifice for the public good?

• His personal interests

• His reputation

• His diplomatic skills

• His objections to the Constitution

What did Benjamin Franklin emphasize as important for the government's efficiency?

• Foreign influence

• Economic stability

• Public opinion

• Military strength

What did Benjamin Franklin express a wish for at the end of his speech?

• He wished for opposition

• He wished for separation

• He wished for unanimity

• He wished for confusion

What did Benjamin Franklin urge every member of the convention to do?

• Leave the convention

• Doubt their own infallibility

• Express their opposition

• Reject the Constitution

What did Benjamin Franklin hope for in terms of the means of having the Constitution well administered?

• Economic stability

• Military control

• Foreign intervention

• Unanimous support