Constitution
Articles of
Confederation
The Convention
Important
People
Bonus/Random
100
What is the first line of the Constitution?
We the People
100
What "group" wrote the Articles of Confederation?
The Continental Congress
100
What was the result of this convention?
The result of the Convention was the creation of the United States Constitution.
100
1st person to file a lawsuit against the state government for her freedom and win 

Elizabeth Freeman

100

Large states wanted representation based on...

Small states wanted representation ...

Population 

equal for all states  

200
The Constitution describes the separation of government into 3 branches. Name 2 of them
Legislative, Judicial, Executive,
200

The Articles of Confederation served as America's first...

1st government of the United States

200
What was the intention AT FIRST of the convention?
The Convention was intended to revise the Articles of Confederation.
200

His autobiography was used to help end slavery in the U.S

Olaudah Equiano

200

The Virgina Plan favored by states with ___ populations.

Larger 

300
5 men were very important to the writing of this document. Name 1.
George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Paine.
300

The AOC produced a strong 

State government 

300
Where did the convention meet?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
300
This man represented Pennsylvania and believed the federal government needed to be strong

Ben Franklin

300
The New Jersey Plan was designed for states with ____ population in mind. 

Smaller

400
How many amendments were there originally?(200 pts.) Give the name they are also known as. (200 pts.)
The 10 amendments are also known as the Bill of Rights.
400
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were in force from March 1, 1781, until March 4, 1789, when the present Constitution went into effect.
400
What was another result of the convention?
It was to create a new government rather than fix the existing one.
400

Wrote Virginia's state constitution 

George Mason 

400

The Commerce Clause gave the congress power to 

regulate trade with foregin nations and between states. 

500
What other document did the Constitution replace?
On March 4, 1789, the Articles were replaced with the U.S. Constitution.
500

The national government had the following powers under the AOC? 

Declaring war and setting up the post office 

500
Who did the delegates elect to preside over the Convention?
The delegates elected George Washington to preside over the Convention.
500

____ helped organize the convention and kept detailed notes on the debates and compromises.

James Madison

500

Shays rebellion highlighted major weaknesses in the AOC like 

centeral government not being able to raise an army or levy taxes 
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