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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 argue that restrictions on the citizenship of legislators are left for Congress to decide?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Robert Morris.
(c) Charles Pinckney.
(d) Edmund Randolph.

2. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?
(a) Whether the newly created states are admitted to the Union on an equal basis.
(b) Whether the newly created states ratifies a Constitution.
(c) Whether the land is effectively governed by a Chief Executive.
(d) Whether the land is divided equally among the existing states.

3. What does the term "American" mean to William Priest?
(a) An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".
(b) Any person living in the New World.
(c) Someone who pledges to support the new government.
(d) A white man descends from a native of Europe.

4. What does Congress do eight days after receiving the Constitution?
(a) Pass a series of amendments to the Constitution.
(b) Pass a recommendation that states call conventions for the purpose of ratification.
(c) Propose a series of amendments to the Constitution for the states to consider.
(d) Pass a motion that the Constitution is approved, pending approval of nine states.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which delegates is NOT a member of the Committee of Detail?

3. Oliver Ellsworth argues that which state should ratify the Constitution or risk being overtaken by New York?

4. Which delegate is president of the Illinois-Wabash Land Company?

5. Why is Pierce Butler opposed to foreigners without a long residence in America being elected to Congress?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is ratification an important issue?

4. Why is it difficult for the delegates to define treason?

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

6. How is Washington's character described by his contemporaries?

7. What is the Committee of Style and Arrangement?

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

9. Why is the Northwest Ordinance called the third great document of American history?

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

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