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Quiz about The American Constitution
Quiz about The American Constitution

The American Constitution Trivia Quiz


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?

A multiple-choice quiz by myrab51. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
myrab51
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,983
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3151
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (10/10), dim_dude (5/10), teachdpo (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
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? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The call for the Constitutional Convention and a stronger federal backing was a widely popular decision among the states.


Question 3 of 10
3. Who wrote most of the draft Constitution? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In September 1787, five men were appointed to put the agreements from the convention into writing. What were these men called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Bill of Rights was not included in the original draft of the U.S. Constitution.


Question 7 of 10
7. Disputes over the Constitution led to splits in political parties. What was the name of the group opposed to the Constitution? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Constitutional Convention gave women the right to vote and ended slavery.


Question 9 of 10
9. What did George Washington and the other representatives in the Constitutional Convention do after it came to a close? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When was George Washington elected as the first president? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
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?

Answer: Shays' Rebellion

Daniel Shays reasoned that if the judges were unable to rule on their cases, they would be unable to take away their farms. Shays' mob grew to about 2,000 strong. Under the Articles of Confederation, states had much authority over themselves, but weak federal backing.

This left Massachusetts dealing with the rebellion on their own. The incident showed that the federal government was unable to act in crisis. This is when the "Constitutional Convention" was called.
2. The call for the Constitutional Convention and a stronger federal backing was a widely popular decision among the states.

Answer: False

This took place barely over a decade after the Revolutionary War. People attending the convention were suspicious of making the federal government stronger. Rhode Island initially refused to even send delegates.
3. Who wrote most of the draft Constitution?

Answer: James Madison

James Madison first wrote the constitution for his state of Virginia. He included a guarantee of religious freedom. Later, at the age of 36, James Madison earned the nickname "Father of the Constitution".
4. In September 1787, five men were appointed to put the agreements from the convention into writing. What were these men called?

Answer: Committee of Style and Arrangement

These five men were Alexander Hamilton, William Samuel Johnson, Rufus King, James Madison, and Governor Morris. Morris, who wrote the preamble, later helped in the plan to use dollars as the currency.
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?

Answer: Andrew Hamilton

Hamilton said that it was everyone's right to publish information, as long as it was true. He stated, "The laws of nature and of our country have given us a right - the liberty - both of exposing and opposing arbitrary power by speaking and writing the truth."
6. The Bill of Rights was not included in the original draft of the U.S. Constitution.

Answer: True

President George Washington submitted a list of 12 amendments to Congress in October 1789. They were written by James Madison. Two of these were eliminated, but in 1791 the other ten were added as the Bill of Rights.
7. Disputes over the Constitution led to splits in political parties. What was the name of the group opposed to the Constitution?

Answer: Anti-federalist

The anti-federalists thought that a central government would take power away from the individual states. They also thought it would make the federal government too powerful and dominated by the rich.
8. The Constitutional Convention gave women the right to vote and ended slavery.

Answer: False

Women did not gain the right to vote until 1920. As for slavery, the Constitution actually stated that for purposes of calculating population for the House of Representatives, a slave was to be counted as three fifths of a free person. The thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in 1865.
9. What did George Washington and the other representatives in the Constitutional Convention do after it came to a close?

Answer: Hung out at the bar

They went to the bar, of course! Washington wrote in his journal, "The business being closed, the members adjourned to the City Tavern, dined together and took cordial leave of each other after which I returned to my lodgings and retired to meditate on the momentous work which had been executed."
10. When was George Washington elected as the first president?

Answer: In 1789, after a majority of the thirteen states voted for the Constitution

The Constitution became active after the ninth state, New Hampshire, ratified the document on June 21, 1788. Virginia and New York followed soon after. In March 1789 the Congress met for the first time under the rules of the Constitution. On April 30, 1789, Washington took his oath of office.

When asked to swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, Washington replied, "I swear, so help me God!" North Carolina and Rhode Island were the last to ratify.
Source: Author myrab51

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