US Constitution Quiz
Order by
14 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 The Articles of Confederation document was the 1st _______for the 13th colonies. | Constitution |
| Name one power or job the Central Government had under the Articles of Confederation. | Declare War |
| What year was the document (A of C) put into effect? | 1781 |
| The main problem with the A of C was the Central Government was too ____? | Weak |
| Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"? | James Madison |
| At the Constitutional Convention, which plan, the Virginia or New Jersey, based state representation on population? | Virginia |
| When the Virginia and New Jersey plans were combined, what was the result called? | Great Compromise |
| What was the prupose of the Declaration of Independence? | Freedom from Great Britain |
| Name 2 delegates who helped outline the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin |
| How many parts does the Declaration of Independence have? | 3 parts |
| What month, day and year was the Declaration of Independence adopted? | July 4, 1776 |
| What war did the Patriots fight to become an independent country? | Revolutionary War |
| Who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Where did the Constitutional Convention take place? | Philadelphia |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.