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

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

3. Who is Edmund Randolph?
(a) Governor of New York.
(b) Governor of New Hampshire.
(c) Governor of Virginia.
(d) Governor of New Jersey.

4. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That all states have equal representation in Congress.
(b) That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.
(c) That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
(d) That a single executive governs the country.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which American food does Brissot de Warville describe as food for the man who wants to be free?

5. What does Bowen consider the most striking feature of the New Jersey Plan?

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