AMERICAN HISTORY A- LESSON
10/UNIT 2 EXAM COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Which option explains the significance of Shays's Rebellion in relationship to the
development of the Constitution? - Answer-The conflict led United States
representatives to doubt the power of the Articles of Confederation in ensuring
national security.
Which option analyzes how an action undertaken at the Philadelphia Convention
helped to establish a new national government?
(wrong) - Answer-NOT Shays's Rebellion was easily thwarted due to the
compromise agreed upon at the Philadelphia Convention
NOT The Three-Fifths Compromise created a bicameral legislature that resolved
conflicts between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Which of the following statements most accurately analyzes how the Philadelphia
Convention shaped the new national government? - Answer-It allowed delegates to
address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by envisioning a strong
federal government.
What impact did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on the passage of the
Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention? - Answer-Politicians needed a
compromise that would assure southerners that slavery would continue.
What was added to the US Constitution to relieve people's fears that the government
might abuse the rights of individuals? - Answer-Bill of Rights
Which options identify George Washington's contributions to the presidency?
Select all that apply. - Answer-He established executive offices, creating the
presidential cabinet.
He set a precedent for the two-term presidency.
When the Constitution was ratified in 1787, Alexander Hamilton's primary aims were
to _[blank]_.
Which option most accurately completes the statement? - Answer-find a way to
repay debt and assert the central government's supremacy throughout the states
"...to take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the
powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer
susceptible of any definition."
10/UNIT 2 EXAM COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Which option explains the significance of Shays's Rebellion in relationship to the
development of the Constitution? - Answer-The conflict led United States
representatives to doubt the power of the Articles of Confederation in ensuring
national security.
Which option analyzes how an action undertaken at the Philadelphia Convention
helped to establish a new national government?
(wrong) - Answer-NOT Shays's Rebellion was easily thwarted due to the
compromise agreed upon at the Philadelphia Convention
NOT The Three-Fifths Compromise created a bicameral legislature that resolved
conflicts between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Which of the following statements most accurately analyzes how the Philadelphia
Convention shaped the new national government? - Answer-It allowed delegates to
address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by envisioning a strong
federal government.
What impact did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on the passage of the
Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention? - Answer-Politicians needed a
compromise that would assure southerners that slavery would continue.
What was added to the US Constitution to relieve people's fears that the government
might abuse the rights of individuals? - Answer-Bill of Rights
Which options identify George Washington's contributions to the presidency?
Select all that apply. - Answer-He established executive offices, creating the
presidential cabinet.
He set a precedent for the two-term presidency.
When the Constitution was ratified in 1787, Alexander Hamilton's primary aims were
to _[blank]_.
Which option most accurately completes the statement? - Answer-find a way to
repay debt and assert the central government's supremacy throughout the states
"...to take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the
powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer
susceptible of any definition."
