Compromise and the Constitution

Question 1

The solved the issue of representation of enslaved people in Congress.

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Three-Fifths Compromise

Question 2

The gave Congress the power to regulate trade.

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Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

Question 3

Why were large states such as Virginia happy with the Great Compromise?

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It provided for representation by population in one house of Congress.

Question 4

The branch of government responsible for making laws is called the

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legislative branch.

Question 5

Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentence.Based on the New Jersey Plan, the larger states would have members of Congress than(as) the smaller states.

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an equal number of

Question 6

Read the following sentences, and then select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Based on this quotation, was Mr. Martin from a Northern or Southern state?

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Northern

Question 7

Why were small states such as New Jersey happy with the Great Compromise?

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It provided for equal representation in one house of Congress.

Question 8

Based on the Virginia Plan, Congress would be made up of houses.

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two

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