American Revolution
What was the main reason the American colonists revolted against British rule?
The colonists were unhappy with taxation without representation.
In what year did the Constitutional Convention take place?
1787
What did the New Jersey Plan propose regarding the structure of Congress?
It proposed a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
What did the Virginia Plan propose regarding the legislative structure?
It proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population.
Name one of the key Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Name the document that officially declared the colonies' independence from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence.
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Which states were more likely to support the New Jersey Plan?
Smaller states.
Who was the primary author of the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
Which Founding Father is known for his contributions to the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington.
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Who was one of the main authors of the New Jersey Plan?
William Paterson.
Which states were more likely to support the Virginia Plan?
Larger states
Who is known for his famous quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
What battle is often considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What compromise combined aspects of both the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?
The Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise).
What was a major criticism of the New Jersey Plan?
It did not adequately represent the population of larger states.
What was a major feature of the Virginia Plan that aimed to create a strong national government?
The creation of a national executive and judiciary.
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris (1783).
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison.
What did the New Jersey Plan aim to preserve from the Articles of Confederation?
The principle of equal representation among states.
What was a significant outcome of the debate between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
The establishment of a bicameral legislature with both equal and proportional representation.
Which Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, and the first Postmaster General?
Benjamin Franklin