TwelveIn May 1787, howmany states sentdelegates to theConstitutionalConvention inPhiladelphia?VirginiaPlanWhat did theVirginia Planadvocate forregardingrepresentation inthe nationalcongress?The GreatCompromiseThis created abicamerallegislature,composed of theHouse ofRepresentatives,and the senateThedissolutionof thecountryWhat did JamesMadison believethe inability of thestates to solvenational problemswould risk?Liberty,order, anddemocracyThe primarychallenge inreforming theArticles ofConfederation wasto find the rightbalance between:EqualrepresentationWhat was thekey feature ofthe New JerseyPlan regardingrepresentation?NineHow many statesneeded to ratifythe Constitutionbefore the newgovernmentalstructure could gointo effect?By usingfinancialand politicalinfluenceHow did theFederalists usetheir power togain publicapproval of theConstitution?BicameralHow was thelegislaturestructured inthe VirginiaPlan?The BillofRightsWhat did theAnti-Federalistssuccessfullyargue for to beadded to theConstitution?SamuelAdams andPatrickHenryWhich prominentpatriots opposedproposals togrant more powerto the centralgovernment?Three-FifthsCompromiseThis stated thateach enslavedperson becounted asthree-fifths of aperson.NewJerseyPlanWhich plancalled for asingle-chamberlegislature withone equal votefor each state?Unicameralsingle-chamber,legislatureShays'sRebellionWhat was the nameof the farmers' revoltthat occurred inwesternMassachusetts in1786, promptingdebates ongovernment reform?ErasingindividuallibertiesWhat was theprimaryconcern of theAnti-Federalistsregarding theConstitution?FederalistPapersWhat is the nameof the collection of85 essays thataddressed thearguments madeby Anti-Federalists?GeorgeWashingtonWho was electedas the presidentby every stateduring theelection processin 1788?NewburghConspiracyIn 1783, AlexanderHamilton was involvedin a conspiracy knownas the______________,which aimed to gainthe authority to collecttaxes and pay soldiers.Gainingtheapproval ofthe statesWhat was themain challengein gainingapproval for thenewConstitution?ThePeople'swillAccording toJames Madison,who should thenationalgovernmentrepresent?AlexanderHamiltonWhich FoundingFather stronglyfavored order overliberty andbelieved in astrong centralgovernment?FederalistsWhich groupsupported theproposed federalsystem that dividedpowers between acentral and stategovernment?NorthIn which part of theUnited States wasslavery less commonin the late 18thcentury, leading todebates aboutrepresentation?TwelveIn May 1787, howmany states sentdelegates to theConstitutionalConvention inPhiladelphia?VirginiaPlanWhat did theVirginia Planadvocate forregardingrepresentation inthe nationalcongress?The GreatCompromiseThis created abicamerallegislature,composed of theHouse ofRepresentatives,and the senateThedissolutionof thecountryWhat did JamesMadison believethe inability of thestates to solvenational problemswould risk?Liberty,order, anddemocracyThe primarychallenge inreforming theArticles ofConfederation wasto find the rightbalance between:EqualrepresentationWhat was thekey feature ofthe New JerseyPlan regardingrepresentation?NineHow many statesneeded to ratifythe Constitutionbefore the newgovernmentalstructure could gointo effect?By usingfinancialand politicalinfluenceHow did theFederalists usetheir power togain publicapproval of theConstitution?BicameralHow was thelegislaturestructured inthe VirginiaPlan?The BillofRightsWhat did theAnti-Federalistssuccessfullyargue for to beadded to theConstitution?SamuelAdams andPatrickHenryWhich prominentpatriots opposedproposals togrant more powerto the centralgovernment?Three-FifthsCompromiseThis stated thateach enslavedperson becounted asthree-fifths of aperson.NewJerseyPlanWhich plancalled for asingle-chamberlegislature withone equal votefor each state?Unicameralsingle-chamber,legislatureShays'sRebellionWhat was the nameof the farmers' revoltthat occurred inwesternMassachusetts in1786, promptingdebates ongovernment reform?ErasingindividuallibertiesWhat was theprimaryconcern of theAnti-Federalistsregarding theConstitution?FederalistPapersWhat is the nameof the collection of85 essays thataddressed thearguments madeby Anti-Federalists?GeorgeWashingtonWho was electedas the presidentby every stateduring theelection processin 1788?NewburghConspiracyIn 1783, AlexanderHamilton was involvedin a conspiracy knownas the______________,which aimed to gainthe authority to collecttaxes and pay soldiers.Gainingtheapproval ofthe statesWhat was themain challengein gainingapproval for thenewConstitution?ThePeople'swillAccording toJames Madison,who should thenationalgovernmentrepresent?AlexanderHamiltonWhich FoundingFather stronglyfavored order overliberty andbelieved in astrong centralgovernment?FederalistsWhich groupsupported theproposed federalsystem that dividedpowers between acentral and stategovernment?NorthIn which part of theUnited States wasslavery less commonin the late 18thcentury, leading todebates aboutrepresentation?

Writing the Constitution - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. In May 1787, how many states sent delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
    Twelve
  2. What did the Virginia Plan advocate for regarding representation in the national congress?
    Virginia Plan
  3. This created a bicameral legislature, composed of the House of Representatives, and the senate
    The Great Compromise
  4. What did James Madison believe the inability of the states to solve national problems would risk?
    The dissolution of the country
  5. The primary challenge in reforming the Articles of Confederation was to find the right balance between:
    Liberty, order, and democracy
  6. What was the key feature of the New Jersey Plan regarding representation?
    Equal representation
  7. How many states needed to ratify the Constitution before the new governmental structure could go into effect?
    Nine
  8. How did the Federalists use their power to gain public approval of the Constitution?
    By using financial and political influence
  9. How was the legislature structured in the Virginia Plan?
    Bicameral
  10. What did the Anti-Federalists successfully argue for to be added to the Constitution?
    The Bill of Rights
  11. Which prominent patriots opposed proposals to grant more power to the central government?
    Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry
  12. This stated that each enslaved person be counted as three-fifths of a person.
    Three-Fifths Compromise
  13. Which plan called for a single-chamber legislature with one equal vote for each state?
    New Jersey Plan
  14. single-chamber, legislature
    Unicameral
  15. What was the name of the farmers' revolt that occurred in western Massachusetts in 1786, prompting debates on government reform?
    Shays's Rebellion
  16. What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?
    Erasing individual liberties
  17. What is the name of the collection of 85 essays that addressed the arguments made by Anti-Federalists?
    Federalist Papers
  18. Who was elected as the president by every state during the election process in 1788?
    George Washington
  19. In 1783, Alexander Hamilton was involved in a conspiracy known as the ______________, which aimed to gain the authority to collect taxes and pay soldiers.
    Newburgh Conspiracy
  20. What was the main challenge in gaining approval for the new Constitution?
    Gaining the approval of the states
  21. According to James Madison, who should the national government represent?
    The People's will
  22. Which Founding Father strongly favored order over liberty and believed in a strong central government?
    Alexander Hamilton
  23. Which group supported the proposed federal system that divided powers between a central and state government?
    Federalists
  24. In which part of the United States was slavery less common in the late 18th century, leading to debates about representation?
    North