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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Shay's Rebellion?
(a) A movement by the Massachusetts delegation to prevent the writing of a Constitution.
(b) A rebellion by the colonists against the British rulers.
(c) A movement by Southern farmers to keep slavery in their states.
(d) A revolt by farmers in Western Massachusetts angered over taxation by leaders in Boston.

2. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?
(a) The announcement and publication of all government decisions.
(b) The ability of the people to elect at least one branch of the legislature.
(c) Voting rights for everyone, regardless of status.
(d) The ability of anyone to run for legislative office.

3. Who creates a dictionary to capitalize on the uniqueness of the American language?
(a) Noah Webster.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

4. What are foreign visitors to America surprised they don't see more frequently?
(a) Poverty among white men.
(b) Deer and wild life.
(c) Forests and trees.
(d) Slaves.

5. Which state does not send a delegation to the Convention?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Rhode Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the Great Compromise?

2. On June 19th, which delegate begins the day by arguing against the New Jersey Plan?

3. What does Bedford declare the small states do if the large states dissolve the Confederation?

4. Who is Edmund Randolph?

5. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?

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