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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Vermont.
(c) Maryland.
(d) New York.
2. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) Manasseh Cutler.
(d) James Wilson.
3. In Chapter 21, what does George Mason want to be included in the Constitution?
(a) A different preamble.
(b) A bill of rights.
(c) The empowerment of Congress to cut canals.
(d) The empowerment of Congress to establish a University.
4. According to Edmund Randolph, what is the purpose of a preamble?
(a) To demonstrate equality and democracy.
(b) To answer questions of law.
(c) To guarantee equal access to Congress.
(d) To designate the ends of government and human politics.
5. What does Bowen describe as Madison's strength?
(a) His knowledge of human nature.
(b) His knowledge of political science, governments, and constitutions.
(c) His ability to write historical documents.
(d) His oratory ability.
6. Why does George Mason object to the motion empowering Congress to cut canals where needed?
(a) He thinks Philadelphia uses it as an excuse for establishing a bank.
(b) He thinks it gives an advantage to the Western Territories.
(c) He believes it create monopolies.
(d) He believes the future of transportation lay elsewhere and this is wasteful spending.
7. Which delegate wishes to establish a national university supported by Congress?
(a) George Washington.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.
8. Which delegate leaves the Convention early, later saying he wishes he returns to vote 'no' on the Constitution?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Richard Henry Lee.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Luther Martin.
9. Why is Amos Singletry opposed to the Constitution?
(a) He believes that it offers too much to the citizens of the Southern states.
(b) He believes that Massachusetts loses too much power under a national government.
(c) He believes it prevents Maine from separating from Massachusetts.
(d) He believes it favors the lawyers and the elite at the expense of the less-educated and less-well-to-do farmers.
10. Why are Philadelphia's artisans and mechanics in favor of the Constitution?
(a) They believe it makes them equivalent to the wealthy landowners.
(b) They believe it improves trade with Europe.
(c) They believe it gives them additional opportunities to enter government.
(d) They believe it opens the Western Territories and give them a chance to own property.
11. Why are French noblemen amazed to find Revolutionary War officers working as innkeepers?
(a) In Europe, the military is a profession.
(b) In Europe, officers only own farms.
(c) They don't realize America have inns.
(d) In Europe, inns are run by women.
12. Which delegate to the Pennsylvania Convention is most vocal in his support for the Constitution?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) George Bryan.
(c) Justice McKean.
(d) James Wilson.
13. What does Congress do eight days after receiving the Constitution?
(a) Propose a series of amendments to the Constitution for the states to consider.
(b) Pass a motion that the Constitution is approved, pending approval of nine states.
(c) Pass a recommendation that states call conventions for the purpose of ratification.
(d) Pass a series of amendments to the Constitution.
14. Why is Pierce Butler opposed to foreigners without a long residence in America being elected to Congress?
(a) He believes that foreigners are not capable of governing effectively.
(b) He believes such individuals bring attachments to other countries that are dangerous to American beliefs.
(c) He believes that Congress functions more efficiently if they are all native English speakers.
(d) He believes that only native-born individuals understand democracy.
15. Who is named amanuensis for the Committee of Style and Arrangement?
(a) Governor Morris.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) James Madison.
(d) William Samuel Johnson.
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the Federalist Papers?
2. Why is it necessary for the Western Territories to have an ocean port?
3. Who creates a dictionary to capitalize on the uniqueness of the American language?
4. Which state has only one delegate sign the Constitution?
5. In the events presented in Chapter 18, what patriotic measure does George Mason introduce?
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