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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which state does not send a delegation to the Convention?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) New Hampshire.

2. What is Jefferson's position regarding Shay's Rebellion?
(a) Jefferson supports the spirit of resistance to government demonstrated by the rebels.
(b) Jefferson argues that the principles of Shay's Rebellion are used to write the Constitution.
(c) Jefferson condemns the rebels for acting against the government.
(d) Jefferson remains neutral about the events labeled as Shay's Rebellion.

3. As described in Chapter Four, what is the main focus of the delegates' debates?
(a) The rights of immigrants.
(b) The rights of individual citizens.
(c) The rights of states.
(d) The right to prepare a Constitution.

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

5. Which delegate elegantly rebuts Paterson's defense of the New Jersey plan?
(a) George Washington.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Charles Pinckney.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?

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

4. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?

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

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