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Why did some American founders believe that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
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?
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?
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?
What was one of the key debates at the Constitutional Convention?
What was one of the first rules established at the Constitutional Convention?
What was one of the first rules established at the Constitutional Convention?
Why was there a bitter discord among delegates regarding representation at the Constitutional Convention?
Why was there a bitter discord among delegates regarding representation at the Constitutional Convention?
What was the key difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
What was the key difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
What was the primary outcome of the Constitutional Convention regarding the legislative branch?
What was the primary outcome of the Constitutional Convention regarding the legislative branch?
How did the Founders address concerns about electing the president at the Constitutional Convention?
How did the Founders address concerns about electing the president at the Constitutional Convention?
What was the date when New Hampshire ratified the Constitution?
What was the date when New Hampshire ratified the Constitution?
What did the three-fifths compromise determine regarding the representation of slaves?
What did the three-fifths compromise determine regarding the representation of slaves?
What important step in ultimately abolishing slavery is attributed to the ban on importation of slaves agreed upon by the Founders?
What important step in ultimately abolishing slavery is attributed to the ban on importation of slaves agreed upon by the Founders?
What was the primary concern of those who opposed including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
What was the primary concern of those who opposed including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
What did George Mason and Thomas Jefferson suggest adding to the Constitution?
What did George Mason and Thomas Jefferson suggest adding to the Constitution?
Why did many of the Founders believe individuals have rights simply by virtue of being human?
Why did many of the Founders believe individuals have rights simply by virtue of being human?
