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

2. Where does the Convention meet?
(a) The Congressional buildings.
(b) Washington, D.C..
(c) The White House.
(d) The Pennsylvania State House.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, what issue does James Wilson see as the heart of the problem surrounding government?

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

3. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?

4. Which delegate is Washington's neighbor on the Potomac?

5. Which delegate is credited with being the strongest influence on the creation of the 1787 Convention?

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