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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. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?
(a) Thirteen delegates from New Hampshire.
(b) Thirteen Congressmen.
(c) Thirteen merchants from Rhode Island.
(d) Thirteen officers from Cincinnati.

2. Which delegate is president of the Illinois-Wabash Land Company?
(a) James Wilson.
(b) Manasseh Cutler.
(c) Rufus King.
(d) George Washington.

3. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?
(a) The ability of anyone to run for legislative office.
(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 announcement and publication of all government decisions.

4. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?
(a) Appointment by state legislatures.
(b) Appointment by the Chief Executive.
(c) Election by current members of the Congress.
(d) Election by popular vote.

5. Which American food does Brissot de Warville describe as food for the man who wants to be free?
(a) The apple.
(b) Squirrel.
(c) Deer or venison.
(d) The potato.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate?

2. Which delegate from South Carolina claims to have a plan similar to that presented by Edmund Randolph?

3. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?

4. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?

5. What is important about the reading of state credentials?

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