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