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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. Which delegate from South Carolina claims to have a plan similar to that presented by Edmund Randolph?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) Charles Pinkney.
(d) James Madison.

2. What American diversion does Chevalier de Chastelleux experience while in Connecticut?
(a) Hunting wild turkey.
(b) Squirrel hunting.
(c) Horse racing.
(d) Clearing timber for farmland.

3. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.
(b) A man engages in any type of private behavior as long as he is happy.
(c) A man has the potential to choose any occupation.
(d) A man is able to vote in all elections.

4. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) Continuation of the confederation.
(b) A weak national government.
(c) A monarchy.
(d) A strong national government.

5. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?
(a) A machine, with the parts representing the legislative body.
(b) A family, with the father representing the chief executive.
(c) A solar system with the sun representing the central government.
(d) A farm, with the farmer representing the central government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it necessary for the Western Territories to have an ocean port?

2. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?

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

4. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?

5. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?

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