5 Key Compromises of the Constitutional Convention

What was the original governing document of the United States before the Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the Great Compromise also known as?

• The Massachusetts Compromise

• The Virginia Compromise

• The New Jersey Compromise

• The Connecticut Compromise

How were enslaved people counted for representation according to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Every five enslaved people were counted as three individuals

• Every three enslaved people were counted as two individuals

• Every two enslaved people were counted as one individual

• Every enslaved person was counted as one individual

What did the Commerce Compromise allow?

• No tariffs on any goods

• Tariffs on both imports and exports

• Tariffs on imports from foreign countries

• Tariffs on exports from the U.S.

When was Congress allowed to ban the trade of enslaved people according to the Compromise on Trade of Enslaved People?

• In 1808

• Immediately after the Constitutional Convention

• In 1820

• In 1790

What was the main concern of Southern states regarding tariffs during the Constitutional Convention?

• They wanted no tariffs on any goods

• They wanted tariffs on both imports and exports

• They feared tariffs on raw goods would hurt their trade

• They wanted higher tariffs on finished goods

What system was created to elect the President of the United States?

• Election by the House of Representatives

• Direct popular vote

• Election by the Senate

• The Electoral College

Which plan proposed representation based on state population?

• The Massachusetts Plan

• The Connecticut Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

What was a key feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• Regulation of commerce

• Weak national government

• Strong national government

• Ability to tax

Which law required Northern states to deport freedom seekers as part of a compromise?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Fugitive Slave Law