The Constitution Section 2 and 3

What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?

• It was unclear.

• It was weak.

• It was strong.

• It was the best government we ever had!

Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation want a weak central government and gave power to the states?

• So that the states could not work together for the common good
• To prevent a strong central government from becoming tyrannical (like a King)

• To make it easier for the central government to control the states

What was the Annapolis Convention? Choose 2

• A meeting to settle a dispute over commercial rights on the Potomac river.

• Settle a dispute between Maryland and Virginia.

• A meeting about Florida

• A meeting that took place in Maine.

Why was the Annapolis Convention a failure.

• Only five states were represented and the delegates were unable to reach an agreement on any significant issues.

• The delegates were too successful in reaching a consensus
• The convention was a success and achieved all its goals
• All thirteen states were represented

What was Shay's Rebellion?

• A peaceful protest for voting rights
• A military coup led by George Washington
• A diplomatic negotiation for trade agreements
• An armed uprising in Massachusetts about high taxes led by Daniel Shays

Why was Shay's rebellion important?

• Shay was tar and feathered.

• it was fought for 10 years.

• It made them realize that the Articles of Confederation were too weak.

Why did the delegates meet at the Constitutional Convention?

• To organize a cultural festival.

• To plan a military strategy
• To discuss trade agreements with other countries
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  To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a new framework for the government

  
  

Where did the delegates meet for the Constitutional Convention?

• Washington D.C.
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Boston, Massachusetts
• New York City, New York

Why were the Constitutional Meetings held in secret?

• To prevent the public from knowing about the meetings
• To hide illegal activities from the public
• To encourage open and honest discussion without fear of outside influence or pressure.

Why did the delegates choose George Washington to lead the Constitutional Convention?

• His leadership during the Revolutionary War and they though he could bring them together

• Because he was the youngest delegate and had the most energy

• Because he was the only delegate with military experience