1. This document was the first framework for the new U.S. government and provided more power to the states, leaving the national government relatively weak. Name the document.

2. The first time the formal term the "United States of America" was used was in this document. Name it.

3. On March 24, 1788, a popular election was held in Rhode Island to determine the ratification status of the new Constitution. What were the results of that election?

4. This "Father of the Constitution" was pictured on the old U.S. $5,000 bill. Name him.

5. He was the oldest person to sign the Constitution and, after the final meeting of the Constitutional Convention, was quoted as saying that the new government would be "a republic, madam, if you can keep it." Name this founding father.

Answers

1. The Articles of Confederation.

2. The Declaration of Independence.

3. The vote was 237 in favor, and 2,945 opposed.

4. James Madison.

5. Benjamin Franklin.

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