The Constitutional Convention of 1787
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Who called together the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

  • Roger Sherman
  • William Patterson
  • George Washington
  • Edmund Randolph (correct)

    • Which plan called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state?

  • Great Compromise
  • Connecticut Compromise
  • Virginia Plan
  • New Jersey Plan (correct)

    • What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

  • To address the issue of slavery
  • To elect George Washington as president
  • To amend the Articles of Confederation (correct)
  • To establish a bicameral legislature

    • What was the outcome of the debates over the form of government at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>The Great Compromise was adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue of debate during the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>Slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did debates at the Constitutional Convention remain secret?

    <p>To avoid outside pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the debates over the Articles of Confederation at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>The Articles of Confederation were scrapped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compromise gave additional voting power to slaveholding states in the House of Representatives?

    <p>The Three-Fifths Compromise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Commerce Compromise?

    <p>To regulate trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Fugitive Slave Clause in the Constitution?

    <p>A requirement for states to aid in the return of enslaved people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Presidency Compromise agree on?

    <p>A 4-year term and indirect election of the President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the final hurdle for the Constitution to go into effect?

    <p>Ratification by nine states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key issue in the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

    <p>The proper role of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Federalists support?

    <p>A strong central government and the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Anti-Federalists oppose?

    <p>Ratification of the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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