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

2. What is important about the reading of state credentials?
(a) The state credentials reveal signs of the way the states are thinking at the start of the discussion.
(b) Reading the state credentials make the actions legal under the Articles of Confederation.
(c) Reading the state credentials give everyone a chance to get used to the regional differences in speech and accent.
(d) The state credentials allow the delegates to introduce themselves, because they are all strangers.

3. In 1787, which American city reminds travelers of London?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York City.
(c) Boston.
(d) Washington, D. C..

4. What reason does Mason give as Hamilton's reason for leaving the Convention?
(a) He is mortified that other New York delegates don't vote with him.
(b) He is angry that his opinions are not considered in the discussions.
(c) He is opposed to the decisions being made at the Convention.
(d) He has pressing family business to tend to.

5. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?
(a) Clearing.
(b) Relishing.
(c) Cutting.
(d) Grubbing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is no argument made against Hamilton's speech?

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

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

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

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