7.4 - Historical Development of the Constitution: - Practice D

Which action best explains why many leaders wanted a stronger national government after problems under the Articles of Confederation?

Explain how disagreements over navigation rights or tolls on a major river (like the one referenced in the stimulus) could weaken unity among the states under the Articles of Confederation.

Use at least one piece of evidence from the document or reading.

Which geographic issue in the stimulus would most directly increase conflict among states under the Articles of Confederation?

Based on the document’s map and topic, which physical feature would most likely shape trade and transportation between states?

Describe one way a stronger federal union could reduce conflicts between coastal and inland states over trade routes, ports, or western lands.

Use geographic terms (such as boundary, interior, river, port, or region) in your explanation.

Which problem described in the stimulus most directly supports holding a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation?

Explain how different state rules about port fees or river navigation could harm the economy and weaken unity among the states.

Use at least one piece of evidence from the document or reading.

Based on the map inset and the document’s topic, which place would most likely serve as a practical meeting location for delegates because of access by major rivers and coastal trade routes?

Which power of the national government under the Constitution would best address the geographic trade conflicts described in the stimulus?

Describe one geographic reason a stronger central government would help address conflicts over western settlement or boundaries.

Use geographic terms (such as boundary, region, river valley, interior, or port) in your explanation.

Which issue in the stimulus best shows why people disagreed about the role of federal power during ratification?

Explain how disagreements about control of river trade routes or port fees could connect to the debate over states’ rights versus federal power during ratification.

Use at least one piece of evidence from the document or reading.

Which compromise or guarantee would opponents of a strong central government most likely demand if they feared federal power over regions and local communities?

Based on the document’s geographic clues, which conflict would supporters of a stronger central government most likely claim the Constitution could reduce?

Describe one geographic situation (boundary, river system, port, or region) that could make states hesitate to ratify the Constitution unless compromises were made.

Explain what compromise might address that concern.