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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Western Territory, the Land Companies and the Northwest Ordinance. Manasseh Cutler..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?
(a) On foot.
(b) In a sedan chair.
(c) On horseback.
(d) In a carriage.

2. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?
(a) New York.
(b) Vermont.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Maryland.

3. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?
(a) Whether the land is effectively governed by a Chief Executive.
(b) Whether the newly created states are admitted to the Union on an equal basis.
(c) Whether the newly created states ratifies a Constitution.
(d) Whether the land is divided equally among the existing states.

4. In 1787, which American City still shows the effects of the Revolutionary War?
(a) Trenton, New Jersey.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Philadelphia.

5. Which delegate elegantly rebuts Paterson's defense of the New Jersey plan?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Charles Pinckney.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) George Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?

2. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?

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

4. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?

5. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?

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