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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Federal versus National. The Two Supremes. The City of Philadelphia..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?
(a) Change from a federal to a national government.
(b) Change from the Convention to the Committee of the Whole.
(c) Change from federal government to a democracy.
(d) Change from a supreme power to a federal government.

2. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?
(a) Washington is elected the Commander of the Convention.
(b) A popular vote elects him as General of the Continental Army.
(c) Congress elects him as General of the Continental Army.
(d) Washington is appointed as the Commander of the thirteen original colonies.

3. What is Shay's Rebellion?
(a) A movement by the Massachusetts delegation to prevent the writing of a Constitution.
(b) A revolt by farmers in Western Massachusetts angered over taxation by leaders in Boston.
(c) A movement by Southern farmers to keep slavery in their states.
(d) A rebellion by the colonists against the British rulers.

4. Which delegate is the oldest?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

5. What is the significance of May 25th?
(a) That is the day the Convention officially opens.
(b) That is the day the delegates from Virginia arrive.
(c) That is the day George Washington arrives.
(d) That is the day the Virginia Resolves are presented.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convenience is just becoming fashionable at the time of the Convention?

2. Which delegate is elected chairman of the Committee of the Whole?

3. When they arrive, what is the most immediate problem for convention delegates?

4. Which state sends the most delegates to the Convention?

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

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