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The American Constitution

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Constitution of the USA : The American Constitution

Introduction:
"We have all heard the words that start with, "We the people of the United States...", but how much do you know about the events that surround the actual document?"


1. After the Revolutionary War, a farmer-led militia rebellion began in Massachusetts. Farmers were storming and burning courthouses to prevent their debt-ridden farms from being seized. What was the name of this rebellion?
    Debter's Rebellion
    Northhampton Strike
    The Dust Bowl
    Shays' Rebellion


2. The call for the Constitutional Convention and a stronger federal backing was a widely popular decision among the states.
    True
    False


3. Who wrote most of the draft Constitution?
    George Washington
    James Madison
    Danial Shays
    James Bowdoin


4. In September 1787, five men were appointed to put the agreements from the convention into writing. What were these men called?
    The Writer's Guild
    Committee of Style and Arrangement
    The Sons of Liberty
    The Boston Tea Party


5. In 1733 journalist John Zenger made strong accusations against a prominent political figure. He was taken to court to face a rigged trial. Another attorney walked in and announced he was taking over Zenger's defense. The defense helped to lay grounds for freedom of speech and right to a fair trial. Who was this attorney?
    Benjamin Franklin
    Gearge Washington
    Andrew Hamilton
    James Madison


6. The Bill of Rights was not included in the original draft of the U.S. Constitution.
    True
    False


7. Disputes over the Constitution led to splits in political parties. What was the name of the group opposed to the Constitution?
    Nullifier
    Democrats
    Anti-federalist
    Republicans


8. The Constitutional Convention gave women the right to vote and ended slavery.
    True
    False


9. What did George Washington and the other participants in the Constitutional Convention do after the covention came to a close?
    Rang the Liberty Bell
    Said a closing prayer and each went home
    Hung out at the bar
    Walked straight to the House of Represenitives


10. When was George Washington elected as the first president?
    In 1781, when the Articles of Confederation were adopted
    In 1783, when the American War for Independence ended
    In 1789, after a majority of the thirteen states voted for the Constitution
    In 1787, when the Constitution was written


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