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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tension Mounts. Europe and America..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the events presented in Chapter 10, what issue concerns Mason?
(a) The lack of progress made by delegates.
(b) The use of the word "national".
(c) The extensive powers being granted to Congress.
(d) The payment of a stipend to members of Congress.

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

3. Which "firebrands" of the American Revolution are absent from the Convention?
(a) Sam Adams and Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Patrick Henry and Sam Adams.
(d) George Washington and Patrick Henry.

4. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Dr. Benjamin Rush.

5. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is identified as "not consulted" on the vote to grant the national legislature veto power over all laws they deem improper?
(a) Edmund Randolph.
(b) Pierce Butler.
(c) George Washington.
(d) George Mason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?

2. How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention?

3. Why does Dr. Franklin argue for a plural executive?

4. What does Bedford declare the small states do if the large states dissolve the Confederation?

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

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