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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 family, with the father representing the chief executive.
(c) A solar system with the sun representing the central government.
(d) A machine, with the parts representing the legislative body.

2. How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention?
(a) His father-in-law has political prestige.
(b) He is asked to participate by George Washington.
(c) He is the governor of New York.
(d) He is a member of the ruling political party in New York.

3. Which state comes prepared to oppose proportional representation?
(a) Delaware.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New York.

4. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?
(a) The ability of anyone to run for legislative office.
(b) Voting rights for everyone, regardless of status.
(c) The announcement and publication of all government decisions.
(d) The ability of the people to elect at least one branch of the legislature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?

2. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?

3. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?

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

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

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