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Question 1 of 5
How were deputies to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
A A) Elected directly by the people
B B) Appointed by the legislatures of the different States
C C) Selected by the President
D D) Chosen by military leaders
Why: According to the National Archives, deputies to the Constitutional Convention were appointed by the legislatures of the different States. This was the formal process for selecting representatives to attend the convention. The people did not directly elect them, nor were they selected by the President or military leaders. Option B correctly identifies the appointment process through state legislatures.
Question 2 of 5
Which State did not send deputies to the Constitutional Convention?
A A) New York
B B) Pennsylvania
C C) Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
D D) New Jersey
Why: According to the National Archives, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations did not send deputies to the Constitutional Convention. While all other states participated in the convention, Rhode Island notably abstained from sending representatives. This was a significant absence during the framing of the Constitution. Options A, B, and D all sent delegates, making Option C the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
What was the average age of the deputies to the Constitutional Convention?
A A) About 35 years
B B) About 44 years
C C) About 55 years
D D) About 60 years
Why: The National Archives confirms that the average age of the deputies to the Constitutional Convention was about 44 years. This indicates that while the convention included both older and younger members, the typical delegate was middle-aged. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest at 81, and Jonathan Dayton was the youngest at 26, demonstrating the range of ages present, but the mean age averaged around 44 years.
Question 4 of 5
Who were the oldest and youngest members of the Constitutional Convention?
Why: According to the National Archives, Benjamin Franklin (Pennsylvania, age 81) was the oldest and Jonathan Dayton (New Jersey, age 26) was the youngest. This information demonstrates the intergenerational composition of the Constitutional Convention.
Question 5 of 5
How many lawyers were members of the Constitutional Convention?
A A) Approximately 20
B B) Approximately 34 out of 55
C C) Approximately 45 out of 55
D D) Approximately 50 out of 55
Why: According to the National Archives, there were probably 34 out of 55 members of the Constitutional Convention who had at least made a study of the law. This high proportion of legally trained individuals significantly influenced the legal framework of the Constitution. The presence of lawyers and legally educated individuals provided substantial expertise in constitutional and legal matters. The other options misrepresent the actual number and proportion of lawyers present at the convention.