Questions for A More Perfect Union lesson one: 1.The US Constitution was written in what year? 1787 2.Who was the country s first president? George Washington 3.Who was the driving force behind the development of the US Constitution? James Madison 4.Who sent James Madison books about government? Thomas Jefferson 5.Where was John Adams during the Constitutional Convention? London, England 6.Why did the British insist on keeping forts in American Territories? Because they could, America didn t have a sovereign government 7.Why did the British refuse to agree to the US request for fair trade? Debts that the U.S. owed to Great Britain 8.Describe the importance of George Washington attending the Constitution Convention? He was a figure head (Symbolic leader) that could unify the colonies 9.How was George Washington welcomed to Philadelphia? With a parade
Questions for A More Perfect Union lesson two: 1.How did James Madison prepare for the Constitutional Convention? By studying ancient and modern governments 2.Who was chosen to introduce Madison s plan at the convention? Governor Randolph 3.Madison s plan became known as the plan. Virginia Plan 4.Why did Madison believe the Articles of Confederation should be abolished? Proportionate (Based on population) Representation & it didn t include checks and balances 5.What did James Madison use to help explain his new plan for America s government? Cups that they were drinking from 6.Which state had the largest population at the time of the Constitutional Convention? Virginia 7.What job did George Washington have at the convention? President of the Convention 8.How did people applaud in the 1700 s? By beating on a table 9.Most delegates to the convention were given orders to the Articles of Confederation. Revise/Amend
Listening Guide A More Perfect Union Lesson 3 1.Madison and his colleagues felt that it was the not the that should be represented in Congress. People not the State 2.Washington, Franklin, and others knew that only would keep the Convention from breaking apart. Compromise 3.Why were the smaller states (in population) upset with the Virginia Plan? No equal representation, the states with the most population would run the congress. 4.What was the southern states main argument about continuing slavery? They argue that the economics of the south bring great wealth to the U.S. 5.What did Colonel Mason from Virginia say about slavery? How was he challenged? That its increase should be stopped, Sherman stated that he owned slaves. 6.What was the compromise about slave importation? That it would be phased out in 20 years. 7.According to Judge Wilson (while playing golf) who should be the servants in government? Rulers, Leaders, and Officials are servants in government to the people they rule. 8.What was the issue that divided the delegates? Representation- by proportion or by equality amongst the states.
Listening Guide A More Perfect Union Lesson 4 1.Without a number of the convention would have split apart. Compromises 2.Why did Alexander Hamilton leave? Hamilton left because he was tired of being out voted. 3.Why was the Georgia delegation split? Pearson and Few left for congress in N.Y. Houston was for the passage and Baldwin wasn t. 4.What connection did Abraham Baldwin have with Connecticut? Abraham Baldwin was born in Connecticut 5.What was the vote for one representative from each state in the Senate? A tie (5-5) 6.Franklin explained to Madison, We are at a dead stop Mr. Madison it s time to, Sir. Compromise 7.Who headed the Grand Committee and what did it do? George Washington- Set up a bicameral (two house) Compromise with equal and proportionate Representation 8.What was the one change of the Grand Committees proposal? There wasn t a Bill of Rights 9.Did the compromise report of the Grand Committee pass? Yes, after being debated on for several days in General Assembly concerning the issue of Representation in the senate.
Listening Guide A More Perfect Union Lesson 5 1.Which state never showed up? Rhode Island 2.Why was Madison fond of the preamble of the Constitution? We the People - Because the people will govern. 3.Why did Colonel Mason declare exception? No declaration of rights, (Bill of Rights) 4.In Independence Hall on September 15, 1787 the Constitution was approved. Unanimously 5.The Constitution of the United States is the nations. Supreme law of the land. 6.Why did John Adams tell Lord Crowmarthan in England that, America takes its place as an equal in the family of nations? Because the U.S. Constitution created America s government, which strengthened its central government power (strong federal government). 7.Why did the Constitution have to be ratified in state conventions? Had to be approved by ALL the American People (The Voice of All Americans). 8.Who was the first president of the United States? George Washington 9.What do you think was the most important event at Constitutional Convention of 1787? Defend your answer. - Answers will vary! - Must have evidence from the movie to defend answer!!