Questions for “A More Perfect Union” lesson one:
1.The US Constitution was written in what year?
2.Who was the country’s first president?
3.Who was the driving force behind the development of the US Constitution?
4.Who sent James Madison books about government?
5.Where was John Adams during the Constitutional Convention?
6.Why did the British insist on keeping forts in American Territories?
7.Why did the British refuse to agree to the US request for “fair trade”?
8.Describe the importance of George Washington attending the Constitution Convention?
9.How was George Washington welcomed to Philadelphia?
Questions for “A More Perfect Union” lesson two:
10.How did James Madison prepare for the Constitutional Convention?
11.Who was chosen to introduce Madison’s plan at the convention?
12.Madison’s plan became known as the _______________ plan.
13.Why did Madison believe the Articles of Confederation should be abolished?
14.What did James Madison use to help explain his new plan for America’s government?
15.Which state had the largest population at the time of the Constitutional Convention?
16.What job did George Washington have at the convention?
17.How did people applaud in the 1700’s?
18.Most delegates to the convention were given orders to ______________ the Articles of Confederation.
Listening Guide “A More Perfect Union” Lesson 3
19.Madison and his colleagues felt that it was the not the that should be rep-
resented in Congress.
20.Washington, Franklin, and others knew that only would keep the Convention from
breaking apart.
21.Why were the smaller states (in population) upset with the Virginia Plan?
22.What was the southern states main argument about continuing slavery?
