Unit 5 Ch. 11 Constitutional Convention

Who was Elizabeth Freeman?

• A famous European explorer in the 16th century
• A renowned scientist who discovered the theory of relativity
• An enslaved African American woman who successfully sued for her freedom in Massachusetts in 1781
• A character in a popular fantasy novel series

Who was Benjamin Banneker?

• Benjamin Banneker was a professional athlete
• Benjamin Banneker was a chef
• Benjamin Banneker was a politician
• Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor.

Who was Olaudah Equiano?

• Olaudah Equiano was a Russian poet
• Olaudah Equiano was a Chinese philosopher
• Olaudah Equiano was a prominent African involved in the British movement to abolish the transatlantic slave trade.
• Olaudah Equiano was a French explorer

Use the quotation to answer the question.

“To be fearful of giving Congress . . . [enough] authority for national purposes appears to me . . . madness. What then is there to be done? Things cannot go on [this way] forever.” —George Washington

Which conclusion about George Washington is supported by the quotation?

• George Washington believed Congress should have sufficient authority for national purposes.
• George Washington supported the idea of abolishing Congress altogether.
• George Washington thought Congress should have absolute authority for international purposes.
• George Washington believed Congress should have limited authority for national purposes.

In which city was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held?

• New York City
• Washington D.C.
• Boston
• Philadelphia

What were the main reason for the Constitutional Convention?

• To abolish the concept of federalism
• To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger central government.
• To establish a monarchy in the United States
• To strengthen the power of individual states

What were the names of the two plans that were arguments for the Constitution?

• Georgia Plan and 3/5ths Plan

• Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
• Pennsylvania Plan and Virginia Plan

• Ohio Plan and New Jersey Plan

Most states supported the Virginia Plan?

• true

• false

Which of the following were components of the Great Compromise? Select the two correct answers.

• Each state has one senator in Congress

• Representation in the Senate is equal for all states

• All members of Congress serve two-year terms

• Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population

The Three-Fifths Compromise was directly related to

• representation and trade
• representation and legislation
• representation and slavery

• taxation and representation