The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummies

The video explores the Constitutional Convention of 1787, highlighting key compromises like the Great Compromise and the 3/5th's Compromise. It discusses the challenges of ratifying the Constitution, the role of the Federalist Papers, and the creation of the Bill of Rights to address Anti-Federalist concerns.

What was the main reason for the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To establish trade agreements

• To elect a new president

• To declare independence from Britain

Which state was notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?

• New York

• Delaware

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

What was the primary issue addressed by the Great Compromise?

• Trade regulations

• State representation

• Taxation

• Slavery

The Virginia Plan favored representation based on what?

• Equality among states

• Population size

• Geographical size

• Economic contribution

How did the New Jersey Plan propose to represent states?

• Based on population

• Proportional to economic output

• Equal representation for all states

• Based on land area

What fraction of a person were slaves counted as in the 3/5th's Compromise?

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 2/3

• 1/4

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• Insufficient trade regulations

• Lack of a strong central government

• Potential for a tyrannical central government

• Too much power to the states

Which document was created to address the concerns of the Anti-Federalists?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Who was unanimously selected as the first president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?

• To argue against the Constitution

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose a new form of government

• To outline the Articles of Confederation