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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. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?
(a) By a unanimous vote of the delegates.
(b) By secret ballot.
(c) By a majority vote by delegates.
(d) By a vote of two-thirds of the delegates.

2. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?
(a) Three.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Seven.

3. What issue is most important for the states of Kentucky and Tennessee?
(a) Free commerce down the Mississippi River and an ocean port for goods.
(b) A tariff on their goods, including tobacco and timber.
(c) Proportional representation for all slaves.
(d) Fair boundaries with neighboring states and a share of the Western Territory.

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

5. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?
(a) The delegates are fearful of becoming poor themselves.
(b) The delegates believe that the indigent population rebels against their decisions at any moment.
(c) The delegates are concerned that European countries realize the states need assistance in paying off their debts.
(d) The delegates associate poverty with laziness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?

2. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?

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

4. Who is Edmund Randolph?

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

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