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Which of the following were major issues facing the Constitutional Convention? Choose all that apply.the institution of slaverycreating an equal number of citiesdeciding how much power each state hadsupporting the Continental Army against the Britishbreaking up large plantations into smaller farms

A
the institution of slavery
B
creating an equal number of cities
C
deciding how much power each state had
D
supporting the Continental Army against the British
E
breaking up large plantations into smaller farms
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Which of the following summarizes the Great Compromise?

A
It did not include any of Randolph’s suggestions in the New Jersey Plan.
B
It combined key elements from the “small state” and “large state” plans.
C
It included every proposal that was part of the Virginia Plan.
D
It rejected both plans in creating the three branches of government.
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How was the Three-Fifths Compromise like the Great Compromise?

A
It gave states the power to determine their own populations.
B
It determined how states would be represented in Congress.
C
It became a way for Northern states to gain more representation.
D
It determined that states would have equal representation in the Senate.
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What is the central point that Hamilton is making?

A
The 13 states were too unwilling to reach an agreement.
B
Compromise was a necessary part of uniting 13 different states.
C
The 13 states are only united because of their feelings of friendship.
D
Too many compromises were required during the Constitutional Convention.
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Which of the following were major issues facing the Constitutional Convention? Choose all that apply.the institution of slaverycreating an equal number of citiesdeciding how much power each state hadsupporting the Continental Army against the Britishbreaking up large plantations into smaller farms

A
the institution of slavery
B
creating an equal number of cities
C
deciding how much power each state had
D
supporting the Continental Army against the British
E
breaking up large plantations into smaller farms
6

Which of the following summarizes the Great Compromise?

A
It did not include any of Randolph’s suggestions in the New Jersey Plan.
B
It combined key elements from the “small state” and “large state” plans.
C
It included every proposal that was part of the Virginia Plan.
D
It rejected both plans in creating the three branches of government.
7

How was the Three-Fifths Compromise like the Great Compromise?

A
It gave states the power to determine their own populations.
B
It determined how states would be represented in Congress.
C
It became a way for Northern states to gain more representation.
D
It determined that states would have equal representation in the Senate.
8

What is the central point that Hamilton is making?

A
The 13 states were too unwilling to reach an agreement.
B
Compromise was a necessary part of uniting 13 different states.
C
The 13 states are only united because of their feelings of friendship.
D
Too many compromises were required during the Constitutional Convention.

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