Question

choose the best answers.
3.1) __ __ is considered the \father of the constitution\ because of his dedication to
the convention.
a. benjamin franklin c. william paterson
b. james madison d. gouverneur morris

3.2) ____ why did george washington insist that the convention be held in secret?
a. he feared british spies would attack the delegates.
b. many of the delegates were not well - liked in their home states.
c. he wanted the delegates to be able to talk without fear of being overheard.
d. it was winter, and closing the windows kept in the heat.

3.3) select three issues that were the subjects of major compromises.
□ slavery
□ giving congress the power to tax
□ representation in the congress
□ how to choose judges
□ the creation of new states
□ how to elect the president

Explanation:

3.1)

James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution" due to his significant role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution, including his dedication to the Constitutional Convention. Benjamin Franklin was a delegate but not the primary figure for the Constitution's drafting. William Paterson and Gouverneur Morris had roles but not as the "Father of the Constitution".

George Washington wanted the delegates to freely discuss and debate without fear of public pressure or outside influence (being overheard). Option A is incorrect as British spies attacking was not the concern. Option B is irrelevant to the secrecy reason. Option D is a trivial and incorrect reason about heat.

• Slavery: There were compromises like the Three - Fifths Compromise.
• Representation in the Congress: The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) dealt with this (between large and small states).
• How to elect the President: The Electoral College was a compromise. "Giving Congress the power to tax" was not a major compromise subject, "how to choose judges" and "the creation of new states" were not major compromise topics in the Constitutional Convention context.

Answer:

B. James Madison

3.2)