The debate over ratifying the Constitution, and why a Bill of Rights was added
Grade 8 Social Studies Worksheet - Challenge Me
Circle the best answer.
Which state was the ninth to ratify, Esme asks?
- Delaware
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire
What was Massachusetts's vote, Jun asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- 10 to 1
- 9 to 4
- 187 to 168
- 168 to 187
How did Rhode Island first vote, Kira asks?
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- It voted it down
- It was the ninth state
- It did not hold a vote
- It ratified first
By how many votes did Massachusetts ratify, Luz asks?
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- 355 votes
- 19 votes
- 9 votes
- 187 votes
How many more states were needed after those five, Noah asks?
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- Eight
- Four
- Fourteen
- Nine
Why did Federalists agree to recommend amendments in Massachusetts, Pia asks?
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- Because they wanted no rights
- Because Rhode Island asked
- Because the vote was 10 to 1
- To win enough votes
Who won a significant victory with the call for a bill of rights, Ren asks?
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- No one
- The Anti-Federalists
- The Federalists alone
- Rhode Island's governor
By fall 1788, what was Madison convinced of, Tala asks?
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- That the states should break apart
- That Rhode Island should lead
- That no rights should be listed
- That a bill of rights was needed
Ari's note says, "The Bill of Rights was in the 1787 Constitution." Which fix is right?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Change it: it was added later
- Leave it: rights were in it
- Change 1787 to 1776
- Change Bill to Articles
Bo's note says, "Nearly all Americans wanted the Constitution." Which fix is right?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Change Constitution to Articles
- Leave it: it was ratified
- Change it: many opposed it
- Change Americans to British