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. The goal was to write a new constitution for a confederation form of government. Delegates from every state attended the convention. Delegates created a strong federal union rather than a loose confederation of states. 2 / 4 Which significant historical event is described above? Bacon’s Rebellion Shays’ Rebellion John Brown’s Rebellion Northwest Rebellion 3 / 4 How was Shays’ Rebellion similar to the colonists' rebellion against Britain? The Americans refused to pay the tax on whiskey. The government was unable to keep the peace. Citizens rebelled over unfair taxation. Soldiers were being quartered in private homes. 4 / 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. Each state held a ratifying convention to approve or reject the Constitution. Rhode Island delegates refused to sign the new Constitution. Your score is Restart quiz
