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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. Why is no argument made against Hamilton's speech?
(a) The delegates agree with the clarity of his thinking.
(b) It is so extreme that no appropriate response or rebuttal is given.
(c) It is so vague that the delegates do not understand what he intends.
(d) It appropriately addresses all of the concerns of the delegates.

2. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?
(a) The Virginia Resolves.
(b) The Magna Carta.
(c) The Pennsylvania Constitution.
(d) The Articles of Confederation.

3. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Manasseh Cutler.

4. What does Bowen consider the most striking feature of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) There is a single executive.
(b) The executive is removed by impeachment.
(c) Two branches of legislature.
(d) Creation of a single legislative chamber where states vote equally, regardless of size or wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which delegate is president of the Illinois-Wabash Land Company?

5. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?

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