The Constitutional Convention Worksheet
Explore the key figures, compromises, and debates that shaped the United States Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To declare independence from Great Britain
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To elect the first President of the United States
To negotiate peace treaties with European powers
2. Which plan proposed a strong central government with a bicameral legislature, where representation would be based on population?
The New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan
The Connecticut Compromise
The Great Compromise
3. The Three-Fifths Compromise addressed the issue of how to count for both representation and taxation.
4. The Constitutional Convention took place in the city of in the year .
5. Explain the significance of the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) at the Constitutional Convention.
6. All 13 states were represented at the Constitutional Convention.
True
False
7. James Madison is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'.
True
False
Match the individual with their role or contribution at the Constitutional Convention.
8. George Washington
a. Proposed the Virginia Plan
9. James Madison
b. President of the Convention
10. William Paterson
c. Proposed the New Jersey Plan
This painting depicts a scene from the Constitutional Convention.
11. Based on your knowledge of the Constitutional Convention, what were some of the major challenges or disagreements that the delegates faced while drafting the new Constitution?
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