Creating the Constitution

In May 1787, many signers of the Declaration of Independence, called ______, returned to Philadelphia.

• Delegates

• Continental Congress
• Revolutionary Leaders
• Colonial Governors

What is a written plan for government?

• Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Legislation
• Executive Order

Which two people supported a strong national government?

• Patrick Henry

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• William Paterson

​ (a)   defended the Articles of Confederation.

• Patrick Henry
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

Who took detailed notes during the convention that historians still consult today?​ (a)  

• Patrick Henry
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

_______ means to look for information in something.

• browse
• analyze
• ignore
• Consult

Who was elected president of the convention?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

was a member of congress and lawyer. He agreed the Articles of Confederation government was too weak.

There were ​ (a)   delegates who met between ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   1787.

• 55
• May
• September
• 30, April, October
• 70, June, December
• 45, March, August

The Constitutional Conventional began on

• September 17, 1787
• April 15, 1787
• May 25, 1787
• June 4, 1787