Famous People
Alexander Hamilton
Who did not sign the Constitution and why?
Thomas Jefferson did not sign because he was in France during the convention
When was it beneficial to southern states to include enslaved people in their populations?
It only just became beneficial because the more people that vote in South, the more power they get.
What Amendment gives you freedom of speech?
the 1st amendment
who proposed to take from both the Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan?
Roger Sherman
Who was the 1st President EVER?
George Washington
Who were 2 people that were apart of the famous F=founders present at the Constitutional convention?
You could of chose 2 names out of these 5
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman
When was it not beneficial for southern states to include enslaved people in their populations?
When they found out that they have to pay more for taxes for letting the enslaved people vote.
which amendment states that a police officer can not search your home and possessions without a warrant?
the 4th amendment
who died on April 17, 1790 at the age of 84?
Benjamin Franklin
Who wrote the Declaration Of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Because of poor health, who needed help signing the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin
How was this debate resolved with a compromise?
The compromise was that they would only use 3/5 of the black community so that they wouldn’t have to pay that much money for taxes.
which amendment states that people can have weapons?
the 2nd amendment
Which President gave the proclamation to start the first national Thanksgiving day on November 26, 1789?
President George Washington
Who was the Virginia delegate?
Edmund Randolph
Who was elected as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention but declined because he "smelt a rat"?
Patrick Henery
Why did some debate continue later on the issue of slavery?
Some states and people were against slavery and because they wanted it gone.
which amendment states that "people have other rights besides those stated in the Constitution"?
the 9th amendment
who was the 3red vice President of the United States?
Aaron Burr
Who got the name "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Who got the name "Expounder of the Constitution"?
Daniel Webster
Why were the northern states opposed to counting slaves toward the total population?
Because the South would get a lot more votes than the North. Then if they let enslaved people vote the South would win and have more power then any other place.
name every amendment in the lawful Bill of Rights
Freedom of religion, speech and press
people make have weapons
people do not have to quarter soldiers
people have the right to a fair trial
people accused of a crime have the right to a speedy, public trial by a jury
people who have a disagreement about something worth more than $20 have the right to a trial by a jury
in most cases, accused people can remain out of jail until their trial if they pay bill
people have other rights besides those stated in the Constitution
any powers the constitution does not give to the federal government belong to the states people
who was responsible for proposing the resolution to create various cabinet postions?
James Madison