The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
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Why did some American founders believe that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?

  • Because they were signed too early.
  • Because they conferred too much power to the states.
  • Because they were too easy to amend.
  • Because they conferred too little power to the new national government. (correct)

    • Why were Americans hesitant to accept a national government after fighting for their freedom?

  • They believed in complete centralized power.
  • They wanted a government with no power at all.
  • They preferred a monarchy instead.
  • They were worried it might hold too much power over them. (correct)

    • Which state did not send representatives to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island (correct)

    • What was one of the key debates at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>Whether to strengthen the Articles of Confederation or create an entirely new system of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the first rules established at the Constitutional Convention?

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

    Why was there a bitter discord among delegates regarding representation at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>Large states wanted proportional representation, while small states argued for equal representation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

    <p>The Virginia Plan aimed to replace the Articles of Confederation, while the New Jersey Plan sought to build on them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Constitutional Convention regarding the legislative branch?

    <p>The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in both houses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Founders address concerns about electing the president at the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>An electoral college system was created where state legislatures would choose electors who voted for the president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the date when New Hampshire ratified the Constitution?

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

    What did the three-fifths compromise determine regarding the representation of slaves?

    <p>Slaves were to be counted as three-fifths of a free person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important step in ultimately abolishing slavery is attributed to the ban on importation of slaves agreed upon by the Founders?

    <p>Incremental abolition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of those who opposed including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

    <p>They feared it would imply finite rights for citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did George Mason and Thomas Jefferson suggest adding to the Constitution?

    <p>Bill of Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many of the Founders believe individuals have rights simply by virtue of being human?

    <p>As part of natural law philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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