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Study Game - The Articles of Confederation, The Constitutional ConventionOnline version Use this game to study for your reading quiz. by Zachary Foust 1 The original framework for the national government consisted of a loose union of states that retained most of their sovereignty. However, without the power to raise taxes, the government quickly faced many problems. Which of the following documents outlined this system of government? a Articles of Confederation b United States Constitution c Federalist No. 10 d Federalist No. 51 2 Starting in 1786, a group of indebted farmers launched a series of attacks against the state of Massachusetts. The national government lacked the money to pay for an army to stop these assaults. What was the name of this event? a Battle of Yorktown b Shays' Rebellion c Boston Tea Party d Peasants' Revolt 3 How did the lack of a power to raise taxes under the Articles of Confederation affect the United States? a The United States had difficulty raising armies and repaying debts. b The United States experienced a deep recession and high unemployment. c The United States asked France to continue providing military assistance. d The United States could still adequately fund the government through donations from the states. 4 How did the lack of a power to regulate interstate commerce under the Articles of Confederation affect the United States? a The states traded more freely with each other. b The states placed tariffs and other trade restrictions on each other. c The states became dependent upon Virginia for economic assitance. d The states experienced a faster rate of economic growth. 5 How did the lack of a judiciary under the Articles of Confederation affect the United States? a The national government lacked the ability to pass laws. b The laws of the country went unenforced. c Legal disputes between states persisted without resolution. d States managed conflicts with each other while experiencing few issues. 6 Why did the United States struggle without the power to levy taxes? a The national government had to sell territory to foreign countries in order to pay debts. b Prices in the United States grew too slowly to spur new investment. c The citizens lacked the economic freedom required to start businesses. d The United States lacked the ability to fund an army to stop Shays' Rebellion. 7 Which of the following best describes the position of the author of the document above? a The national government should have more power in order to better manage the economic affairs of the country. b The states should have more power in order to prevent the national government from taking away the rights of the people. c The national government should have more power in order to restrict the activities of the states. d The states should have more power in order to preserve the authority of local officials to respond to crises. 8 In 1787, delegates from twelve of the thirteen states met to revise the Articles of Confederation. However, the delegates quickly decided to create an entirely new government. Which of the following terms best describes this event? a Constitutional Convention b Second Continental Congress c Annapolis Convention d Senaca Falls Convention 9 A country writes a new constitution with a legislative branch that the delegates divide into two chambers. One chamber represents the people, while the other chamber equally represents each region within the country. Which of the following terms best describes this type of legislature? a Unicameral b Bicameral c Federal d Unitary 10 The debate over representation nearly caused the failure of the Constitutional Convention. The large states and the small states appointed delegates to a committee to resolve their differences. Which of the following terms best describes this committee? a Select Committee b Conference Committee c Grand Committee d Standing Committee 11 The Constitutional Convention, with important contributions from the Grand Committee, created a bicameral legislature. One chamber would represent the interests of the people, while the other chamber would equally represent each state. Which of the following terms best describes this framework for the new legislature? a Three-Fifths Compromise b New Jersey Plan c Virginia Plan d Great Compromise 12 The debate over counting enslaved people for the purpose of representation created conflict between the free states and the slave states at the Constitutional Convention. Eventually, the delegates decided to count only a portion of the enslaved population. Which of the following terms best describes this compromise? a Three-Fifths Compromise b Great Compromise c Compromise on Importation d Missouri Compromise 13 The debate over the slave trade focused more on economic issues rather than moral questions. Eventually, the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decided to maintain the slave trade for twenty years, at which point Congress could pass a law banning this form of human trafficking. Which of the following terms best describes this compromise? a Three-Fifths Compromise b Great Compromise c Compromise on Importation d Missouri Compromise 14 Why did the Constitutional Convention create a bicameral legislature? a The small states wanted each state to have equal represenation, while the large states wanted representation based on population. b The delegates at the Constitutional Convention wanted to increase the power of the legislature by adding another chamber. c The people wanted a legislature with only one chamber. d The two major political parties at the time each wanted their own chamber of the legislature. 15 Why did the Constitutional Convention decide to count three out of every five enslaved people after each census? a The government would spend less money if they counted fewer individuals. b The slave states wanted additional representation even though they treated enslaved people like property. c The slave states allowed a portion of their enslaved population the right to vote. d The delegates at the Constitutional Convention lacked concern for the interests of the slave states. 16 Why did the Constituional Convention decide to maintain the slave trade for twenty years? a The delegates to the Constitutional Convention thought that enslaved people would no longer contribute to the economy after that period of time. b The delegates to the Constitutional Convention universally wanted to ban slavery throughout the United States. c The Constitutional Convention required the Compromise on Importation in order to maintain the support of the slave states. d The Constitutional Convention acknowledged that a democratic form of government requires slavery. 17 Which of the following best describes the position of the author of the political cartoon above? a Politicians should not make compromises because they result in bad policies. b Politicians should not make compromises because the opposing political party should be treated as the enemy. c Politicians should make compromises because they preserve the unity of the country, allowing for gradual progress. d Politician should make compromises because they represent the values of different groups of people.

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Study Game - The Articles of Confederation, The Constitutional ConventionOnline version

by Zachary Foust

The original framework for the national government consisted of a loose union of states that retained most of their sovereignty. However, without the power to raise taxes, the government quickly faced many problems. Which of the following documents outlined this system of government?

Starting in 1786, a group of indebted farmers launched a series of attacks against the state of Massachusetts. The national government lacked the money to pay for an army to stop these assaults. What was the name of this event?

How did the lack of a power to raise taxes under the Articles of Confederation affect the United States?

How did the lack of a power to regulate interstate commerce under the Articles of Confederation affect the United States?

How did the lack of a judiciary under the Articles of Confederation affect the United States?

Why did the United States struggle without the power to levy taxes?

Which of the following best describes the position of the author of the document above?

In 1787, delegates from twelve of the thirteen states met to revise the Articles of Confederation. However, the delegates quickly decided to create an entirely new government. Which of the following terms best describes this event?

A country writes a new constitution with a legislative branch that the delegates divide into two chambers. One chamber represents the people, while the other chamber equally represents each region within the country. Which of the following terms best describes this type of legislature?

The debate over representation nearly caused the failure of the Constitutional Convention. The large states and the small states appointed delegates to a committee to resolve their differences. Which of the following terms best describes this committee?

Why did the Constitutional Convention create a bicameral legislature?

Why did the Constitutional Convention decide to count three out of every five enslaved people after each census?

Why did the Constituional Convention decide to maintain the slave trade for twenty years?

Which of the following best describes the position of the author of the political cartoon above?