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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Committee of Detail?
(a) To put Convention resolves, amendments, and suggestions into a workable document.
(b) To offer suggestions about issues that are not yet considered.
(c) To keep a clear record of all the votes on the issues.
(d) To publish the final proceedings of the Convention in a format everyone understands.

2. Which delegate proposes that the positive vote of seven states constitutes ratification of the Constitution?
(a) Pierce Butler.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) David Carroll.
(d) James Madison.

3. What is the federal ratio?
(a) The number of property owners needed to grant statehood to an area of the Western Territory.
(b) The ratio used to determine how many slaves are equivalent to one free white citizen.
(c) The distance needed between the seat of federal government and any state or local government.
(d) The number of Congressional delegates needed to override a Presidential veto.

4. Which delegate is president of the Illinois-Wabash Land Company?
(a) James Wilson.
(b) Rufus King.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Manasseh Cutler.

5. What does Bowen describe as Madison's strength?
(a) His knowledge of human nature.
(b) His ability to write historical documents.
(c) His oratory ability.
(d) His knowledge of political science, governments, and constitutions.

6. What is the Bill of Rights?
(a) The first proposal by the Continental Congress.
(b) The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
(c) A universal declaration of the rights of humans.
(d) The first seven articles of the Constitution.

7. Which delegate moves to postpone the vote on ratification?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) Rufus King.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Governor Morris.

8. What shocks European visitors to the Southern states?
(a) The slave quarters at Mount Vernon.
(b) The clothing worn by the women.
(c) The distance between cities.
(d) The accents of the Southern citizens.

9. What is the delegates' decision regarding the location of a fixed seat for the national government?
(a) The first President chooses where government is located.
(b) The decision is left to Congress.
(c) Government continues moving between major Eastern cities.
(d) A new area, known as Washington, is created.

10. Why is merchant Jonas Phillips opposed to a test oath for government officers?
(a) He believes that loyalty to the country is not determined by oath.
(b) He believes church membership is sufficient.
(c) He believes a test oath discriminated against Jews.
(d) He is a Deist.

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

12. What are the Federalist Papers?
(a) A series of articles published in New York newspapers supporting the ratification of the Constitution.
(b) The published version of Washington's description of the Convention.
(c) A series of articles published in New York newspapers against the ratification of the Constitution.
(d) The published version of Madison's notes from the Convention.

13. Who is elected president of the Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution?
(a) John Hancock.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Samuel Adams.

14. Why does Franklin believe foreign-born citizens are allowed to serve in Congress?
(a) Their knowledge of commerce and trade in Europe helps a new government.
(b) Their choice to live in America indicates a depth of attachment to and affection for the country.
(c) Those who live elsewhere have more life experience to share.
(d) Foreign-born citizens are more likely to support a national government.

15. Why do delegates to the Massachusetts Convention meet in Boston's Brattle Street Church?
(a) Samuel Adams wants all meetings to open with prayer.
(b) The State House is too small.
(c) The church is the foundation of Massachusetts government.
(d) The governor is an active member of the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21, what does George Mason want to be included in the Constitution?

2. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?

3. What does the term "American" mean to William Priest?

4. Why does Madison oppose the popular election of the President?

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

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