Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the Bill of Rights

• To elect George Washington as President

When and where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• 1787, Philadelphia

• 1776, Boston

• 1781, New York

• 1791, Washington, D.C.

How many states participated in the Constitutional Convention?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

• Georgia

• New York

Who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What document did the delegates originally attend to amend at the Constitutional Convention?

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Star-Spangled Banner

The New Jersey Plan was designed to benefit:

• Large states

• Small states

• Southern states

• Northern states

What was Benjamin Franklin’s role at the Constitutional Convention?

• Drafting the Constitution

• Promoting compromise

• Serving as Secretary

• Leading debates

What did the Virginia Plan propose?

• Equal representation for all states

• A strong national government with representation based on population

• Keeping the Articles of Confederation

• Abolishing Congress entirely