American History A: Unit 2 Exam
Questions All Solved Correct.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation? - Answer to provide the colonies with a system
to work together in times of need, such as war
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? - Answer The Connecticut Compromise combined the Virginia Plan and
New Jersey Plan to create the Constitution.
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.
Review the statement.
Questions All Solved Correct.
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation? - Answer to provide the colonies with a system
to work together in times of need, such as war
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? - Answer The Connecticut Compromise combined the Virginia Plan and
New Jersey Plan to create the Constitution.
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.
Review the statement.
