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.
What was Massachusetts's vote, Jun asks?
- 168 to 187
- 10 to 1
- 187 to 168
- 9 to 4
How did Rhode Island first vote, Kira asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- It voted it down
- It did not hold a vote
- It ratified first
- It was the ninth state
How many states had ratified by January 9, 1788, Milo asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Five
- Nine
- Thirteen
- One
How many more states were needed after those five, Noah asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Eight
- Four
- Fourteen
- Nine
Why did Federalists agree to recommend amendments in Massachusetts, Pia asks?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Because they wanted no rights
- To win enough votes
- Because the vote was 10 to 1
- Because Rhode Island asked
Who won a significant victory with the call for a bill of rights, Ren asks?
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- The Anti-Federalists
- Rhode Island's governor
- The Federalists alone
- No one
By fall 1788, what was Madison convinced of, Tala asks?
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- That a bill of rights was needed
- That no rights should be listed
- That the states should break apart
- That Rhode Island should lead
Zee's note says, "Every state ratified at once." Which fix is right?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Change state to town
- Leave it: nine is enough
- Change ratified to voted
- Change it: one by one, over months
Ari's note says, "The Bill of Rights was in the 1787 Constitution." Which fix is right?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Leave it: rights were in it
- Change it: it was added later
- Change Bill to Articles
- Change 1787 to 1776
Bo's note says, "Nearly all Americans wanted the Constitution." Which fix is right?
Use the picture in question 1.
- Change it: many opposed it
- Change Constitution to Articles
- Leave it: it was ratified
- Change Americans to British