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

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

3. Which delegate signs the letter to Congress as a representative of all Convention delegates?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Governor Morris.
(c) William Samuel Johnson.
(d) James Madison.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which state has only one delegate sign the Constitution?

2. Why are Philadelphia's artisans and mechanics in favor of the Constitution?

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

4. What motion does Franklin propose on the final day of the Convention?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the basis for the arguments presented by the Anti-federalists in Massachusetts?

3. What is the Committee of Style and Arrangement?

4. What are the differences between living conditions along the Atlantic coastline and in the interior country or back land?

5. Why does Randolph decline to sign the Constitution?

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

7. What are the arguments presented against including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

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

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

10. Why is slavery an issue at the Convention?

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