Constitutional Convention of 1787 Quiz

Where was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

Who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• To declare independence

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a new president

• To draft the Bill of Rights

Which of the following was NOT a key delegate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Why was the Constitutional Convention kept private?

• To avoid media coverage

• To prevent outside influence

• To save money

• To include more delegates

What did the delegates decide about the Articles of Confederation (AOC) during the Constitutional Convention?

• They were perfect as they were

• They needed minor revisions

• They were too weak and needed to be completely replaced

• They should be abolished without replacement

Who proposed the Virginia Plan?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Edmund Randolph and James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton and John Jay

What was one of the main goals of the Virginia Plan?

• To create a weak central government

• To create a strong central government

• To favor small states

• To eliminate the judicial branch

Which states did the Virginia Plan favor?

• Small states

• Northern states

• Large states

• Southern states