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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which delegate voices a moral defense of slavery?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Edmund Randolph.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Charles Pinckney.

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

4. Why is the Province of Maine worried about the new Constitution?
(a) They think it interferes with provincial government regulations.
(b) They think it prevents their separation from Massachusetts to become an independent state.
(c) They think it gives too many rights to Southern states.
(d) They think it is too restrictive on commerce.

5. What are the Federalist Papers?
(a) The published version of Washington's description of the Convention.
(b) A series of articles published in New York newspapers supporting the ratification of the Constitution.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Amos Singletry opposed to the Constitution?

3. On the last day, which delegate states he is determined to withhold his name from the Constitution?

4. Who creates a dictionary to capitalize on the uniqueness of the American language?

5. Which delegate proposes that the positive vote of seven states constitutes ratification of the Constitution?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Randolph and the other members of the Committee of Detail think are necessary elements for a well-composed Constitution?

2. What is Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Constitution?

3. What underlying concerns are voiced during the discussion about the seat of a national government?

4. How are George Washington and James Wilson connected to the Western Territories?

5. Why aren't the delegates upset by the idea of a monarchy as a form of government?

6. Why do the delegates vote against adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

7. What are James Wilson's arguments in favor of allowing foreign-born Americans to participate in government?

8. Why is Jonathan Smith's speech powerful?

9. What arguments do the Anti-federalists use in their opposition to the Constitution?

10. Why are test oaths an issue for the delegates?

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