Constitutional Convention and Plans Quiz
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Which document did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention initially plan to revise?

  • The Bill of Rights
  • The Articles of Confederation (correct)
  • The Declaration of Independence
  • The Constitution

    • What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

  • To revise the Declaration of Independence
  • To create a new government for the United States (correct)
  • To establish the Bill of Rights
  • To amend the Constitution

    • What was the compromise reached regarding representation in Congress?

  • Equal representation for all states (correct)
  • Representation based on population
  • Representation based on age
  • Representation based on wealth

    • What does it mean to ratify the Constitution?

    <p>To sign or give formal consent to the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Constitution become the official framework of the government of the United States?

    <p>June 21, 1788</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to increased taxation of the American Colonies by Great Britain?

    <p>French &amp; Indian War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Stamp Act tax in the American Colonies?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the colonists protest in response to the Stamp Act?

    <p>British goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to increased tension between the American Colonies and Great Britain?

    <p>The Stamp Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the colonists demand in response to the Stamp Act?

    <p>Repeal of the Stamp Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

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