constituion
we the people
what is the first line of the constitution?
The Continental Congress
Who wrote the articles of confederation
what was the result of the constitution
what was the the creation of the United States Constitution.
who wrote common sense?
who was thomas paine
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
what are the three branches?
The Articles of Confederation served as America's first...
what was the constitution
what was the beginning intention of this meeting?
intended to revise the Articles of Confederation.
What was the chief problem with the new government under the Articles of Confederation, in the words of George Washington?
The chief problem with the new government under the Articles of Confederation was, in the words of George Washington, "no money".
George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Thomas Paine.
who were the men important to the writing of the constitution
How long did it take for the Articles of Confederation to be approved?
where did the convention meet?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was the Chief of the Constitutional Convention?
james madison
The 10 amendments
how many amendments were there originally
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.
what was another result of the constitution
to create a new government rather than fix the existing one.
Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
who were the 5 influential men during this time?
the Articles were replaced with the U.S. Constitution.
What other document did the Constitution replace?
what was the main purpose of this document?
This first constitution was composed to direct most of its attention to fighting and winning the War for Independence.
Who did the delegates elect to preside over the Convention?
The delegates elected George Washington to preside over the Convention.
who physically wrote the constitution
Author of Constitution Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania was put in charge of the committee to draft the final copy of the Constitution.