The Birth of a Nation: US Constitution
Explore the foundational principles and historical context surrounding the creation of the United States Constitution with this Grade 6 social studies worksheet.
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The Birth of a Nation: US Constitution
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What was the first governing document of the United States, which proved to be too weak?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution of the United States
The Bill of Rights
2. Which city hosted the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
3. The Great resolved the disagreement between large and small states over representation in Congress.
4. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the .
5. The Constitution established a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
True
False
6. All 13 states immediately ratified the Constitution after it was signed.
True
False
7. Briefly explain why the Articles of Confederation were considered weak.
8. Name two important figures who played a key role in the creation of the Constitution.