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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Rutledge and Butler believe representation is determined? (from America Divided. Sherman's Compromise. The Committee of the Whole Makes its Report. June 11-13.)

By the physical area of the state, including parts of the Western Territory.

By the number of babies born each year.

By the number of citizens living within each state.

By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

2.

How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention? (from The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19.)

He is the governor of New York.

His father-in-law has political prestige.

He is a member of the ruling political party in New York.

He is asked to participate by George Washington.

3.

Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

Thomas Jefferson.

Dr. Benjamin Rush.

James Madison.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin.

4.

What does Edmund Randolph propose on the final day of the Convention? (from A Bill of Rights Rejected.)

To empower Congress to cut canals where they are needed.

To empower Congress to establish a University.

To hold a second general Convention after the people have a chance to examine the proposed Constitution.

To add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

5.

Which delegate to the Constitution Convention is not elected as a delegate to the Massachusetts Convention? (from Massachusetts. The People Speak.)

Elbridge Gerry.

Nathaniel Gorham.

Rufus King.

Caleb Strong.

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