Which of the following is true about Alexander Hamilton during the Constitutional Convention?
(1 point)
Responses
He proposed the Virginia Plan.
He proposed the Virginia Plan.
He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation.
He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation.
He drafted the New Jersey Plan.
He drafted the New Jersey Plan.
He facilitated the Great Compromise.
He facilitated the Great Compromise.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise and the issue of slavery?
(1 point)
Responses
The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner.
The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner.
The compromise banned slavery only in Southern states.
The compromise banned slavery only in Southern states.
The compromise outlined how slavery would be abolished over the next 20 years.
The compromise outlined how slavery would be abolished over the next 20 years.
The compromise allowed the slave trade to continue for the next 20 years.
The compromise allowed the slave trade to continue for the next 20 years.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise and the issue of slavery?
(1 point)
Responses
The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner.
The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner.
The compromise banned slavery only in Southern states.
The compromise banned slavery only in Southern states.
The compromise outlined how slavery would be abolished over the next 20 years.
The compromise outlined how slavery would be abolished over the next 20 years.
The compromise allowed the slave trade to continue for the next 20 years.
The correct answer is: He facilitated the Great Compromise.
To determine which statement is true about Alexander Hamilton during the Constitutional Convention, we can examine the options one by one and evaluate the accuracy of each statement based on historical knowledge.
1. "He proposed the Virginia Plan."
The Virginia Plan was actually proposed by James Madison, not Alexander Hamilton. Therefore, this statement is not true.
2. "He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation."
Alexander Hamilton did have concerns about the Articles of Confederation, which he believed lacked a strong central government. However, it should be noted that Hamilton was not a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, as he represented New York in the Continental Congress at that time. Therefore, this statement is not entirely accurate as it implies Hamilton's direct involvement in the Convention.
3. "He drafted the New Jersey Plan."
The New Jersey Plan was drafted by William Paterson, a delegate from New Jersey, and not by Alexander Hamilton. Therefore, this statement is not true.
4. "He facilitated the Great Compromise."
The statement that Alexander Hamilton facilitated the Great Compromise is also incorrect. The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was largely the work of other delegates, particularly Roger Sherman of Connecticut and Oliver Ellsworth. Alexander Hamilton was not directly involved in this compromise.
In summary, none of the provided statements is true about Alexander Hamilton's role during the Constitutional Convention.