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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. What does Widgery do after the Constitution is ratified by the Massachusetts Convention?
(a) He pledges to uphold the decision of the Convention and sow seeds of union and peace.
(b) He writes a series of newspaper articles decrying the result.
(c) He pledges to continue fighting against the principles outlined in the Constitution.
(d) He travels to New York to support the opposition by members of that state.

2. What does Bowen consider the most striking feature of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) There is a single executive.
(b) The executive is removed by impeachment.
(c) Two branches of legislature.
(d) Creation of a single legislative chamber where states vote equally, regardless of size or wealth.

3. Why does George Mason object to the motion empowering Congress to cut canals where needed?
(a) He thinks it gives an advantage to the Western Territories.
(b) He believes the future of transportation lay elsewhere and this is wasteful spending.
(c) He believes it create monopolies.
(d) He thinks Philadelphia uses it as an excuse for establishing a bank.

4. What does Edmund Randolph propose on the final day of the Convention?
(a) To empower Congress to cut canals where they are needed.
(b) To add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
(c) To hold a second general Convention after the people have a chance to examine the proposed Constitution.
(d) To empower Congress to establish a University.

5. Which state has the largest delegation present at the end of the Convention?
(a) Virginia.
(b) New York.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Massachusetts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the Convention meet?

3. According to Roger Williams, what is the principle at the heart of constitutional government?

4. 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?

5. Why does Patterson of New Jersey ask for time in mid June?

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