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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What American diversion does Chevalier de Chastelleux experience while in Connecticut?
(a) Clearing timber for farmland.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Squirrel hunting.
(d) Hunting wild turkey.

2. Why does Dr. Franklin argue for a plural executive?
(a) He believes a single executive inflames the British.
(b) He believes a single executive becomes ill and unable to conduct public affairs.
(c) He wants to share the position with George Washington.
(d) He believes a plural executive better reflects the interest of all the states.

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

4. What convenience is just becoming fashionable at the time of the Convention?
(a) Toothbrushes.
(b) Buckles.
(c) Boots.
(d) Plows.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business?

3. Which delegate chairs the committee that writes the Articles of Confederation?

4. Which American food does Brissot de Warville describe as food for the man who wants to be free?

5. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?

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