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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. When the Convention opens, in which city is Congress meeting?
(a) New York City.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Trenton, New Jersey.

2. In Chapter Four, what issue does James Wilson see as the heart of the problem surrounding government?
(a) Does it represent all states equally?
(b) Is it be decided at the Convention?
(c) Is it be over men or over states?
(d) Is it modeled after the British form of government?

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

4. What is the function of the Committee of the Whole House?
(a) To maintain an accurate record of all the issues being discussed.
(b) To allow delegates a chance to discuss issues without being bound to their opinion.
(c) To give delegates the chance to gather in smaller groups to discuss issues.
(d) To vote on the Virginia Resolves.

5. Who is Robert Morris?
(a) An assistant to Washington.
(b) A delegate from New Jersey.
(c) The governor of Maryland.
(d) The richest man in Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Shay's Rebellion?

2. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?

3. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?

4. Which delegate is beloved by the French?

5. Which "firebrands" of the American Revolution are absent from the Convention?

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