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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Massachusetts. The People Speak..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does George Washington show his approval or disapproval of measures discussed at the Convention?
(a) By delivering long speeches.
(b) By making short comments.
(c) By smiling or frowning.
(d) By sharing his comments with Madison, who presents them to the full Convention.

2. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.
(b) That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
(c) That a single executive governs the country.
(d) That all states have equal representation in Congress.

3. Which delegate to the Constitution Convention is not elected as a delegate to the Massachusetts Convention?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) Caleb Strong.
(c) Nathaniel Gorham.
(d) Rufus King.

4. What issue is most important for the states of Kentucky and Tennessee?
(a) Fair boundaries with neighboring states and a share of the Western Territory.
(b) Proportional representation for all slaves.
(c) Free commerce down the Mississippi River and an ocean port for goods.
(d) A tariff on their goods, including tobacco and timber.

5. What reason does Mason give as Hamilton's reason for leaving the Convention?
(a) He is angry that his opinions are not considered in the discussions.
(b) He is mortified that other New York delegates don't vote with him.
(c) He has pressing family business to tend to.
(d) He is opposed to the decisions being made at the Convention.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Convention opens, in which city is Congress meeting?

2. Which delegate argue that restrictions on the citizenship of legislators are left for Congress to decide?

3. By August 30th, what date has been set for the final adjournment?

4. Why does the Convention need to end by September?

5. The delegates pass a motion that the official Convention papers are kept by whom?

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