Famous People
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention and also became the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What was the name of the compromise that meant that fore every 5 slaves, they would count as 3 free votes?
Three-fifths Compromise
What does ratify mean?
to approve
How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
55
In the Articles of Confederation, states did not want a ___________ central government.
strong
Name the delegate from Connecticut that came up with the Great Compromise.
Roger Sherman
What is a Federalist? Are they for or against the Constitution?
They are FOR the Constitution.
What was the date that the Constitution was signed on?
September 17, 1787
What year was the Articles of Confederation accepted as the first form of United States government?
1781
Name the delegate that helped other delegates agree on the Compromise at the convention.
Benjamin Franklin
What is the plan that favored the SMALL states?
The New Jersey Plan
What is a Anit-Federalist? Are they for or against the Constitution?
Against the Constitution
How many states ratified(approved) the Constitution?
9
Where did the delegates meet to discuss the change of the Articles of Confederation? It was where the Constitutional Convention was held.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Name the delegate that helped write the essays named The Federalist that helped people understand the Constitution better.
James Madison
What was the name of the plan that included parts of both the New Jersey plan and the Virginia Plan, also helping to develop the Constitution?
The Great Compromise
Who were Delegates? What does the word Delegate mean?
Leaders that were sent to the Constitutional Convention to represent each state.
How many houses was congress divided into in the Great Compromise?
2- The Senate and the House of Representatives.
Declare war, make peace treaties, start an army and navy.
What was the name of the Farmer who caused a revolt when he could not pay his taxes during the years of the Articles of Confederation government?
Daniel Shays
What was the name of the document that was the first attempt at government that did NOT work and had to be changed?
The Articles of Confederation.
Give at least 2 examples of people who were not allowed to take part in the Convention?
Women, African Americans, American Indians, or men who did not own land.
How many states did not approve the Constitution?
4
Name 2 things Congress COULD NOT do under the Articles of Confederation.
Make or enforce laws, could not take taxes, could not regulate trade