Quiz Me! - Events: Creation of the Constitution Test your knowledge about events in the Creation of the Constitution era. 1 / 4 Which statement accurately describes the Constitutional Convention of 1787? Jefferson, Adams and Franklin led the delegates at the convention. Delegates created a strong federal union rather than a loose confederation of states. The goal was to write a new constitution for a confederation form of government. Delegates from every state attended the convention. 2 / 4 Which significant historical event is described above? Shays’ Rebellion John Brown’s Rebellion Northwest Rebellion Bacon’s Rebellion 3 / 4 After the delegates signed the Constitution on September 17, what happened next? Protesters opposed the new Constitution because the document was created in secret. The Constitution became the official U.S. government when all states signed the document. Rhode Island delegates refused to sign the new Constitution. Each state held a ratifying convention to approve or reject the Constitution. 4 / 4 How was Shays’ Rebellion similar to the colonists' rebellion against Britain? Citizens rebelled over unfair taxation. The Americans refused to pay the tax on whiskey. Soldiers were being quartered in private homes. The government was unable to keep the peace. Your score is Restart quiz
