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18 Cards in this Set
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Who was chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention?
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George Washington
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Who counted as 3/5 of a person in the "Three-Fifths Compromise"?
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enslaved persons
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What did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists both agree was a good idea to add to the Constitution?
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a bill of rights
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What was an important trait of all of the delegates?
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all well-educated
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What group opposed the Constitution?
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Anti-Federalists
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What does the Electoral College do?
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select the President and Vice President
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Which state's plan was similar to today's government?
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Virginia
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What was the task of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
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To write a constitution
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Which state did not participate in the Constitutional Convention?
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Rhode Island
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Which plan was based ONLY on equal representation?
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New Jersey's
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Why was the work at the Convention kept a secret?
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so the delegates could speak freely
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What type of representation was the Virginia plan based on?
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population
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Which state's plan was similar to the Articles of Confederation?
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New Jersey's
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Which state's plan included one house based on population and the other house with equal representation?
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Connecticut
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How many states were represented at the Constitutional Convention?
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twelve
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What state was the last to ratify the Constitution?
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Rhode Island
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Which state's plan was similar to the Articles of Confederation?
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New Jersey's
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When did the delegates sign the Constitution?
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September 17, 1787
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