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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't the Convention called the Constitutional Convention?

2. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?

3. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?

4. What motion does the Committee of the Whole approve before they adjourn on the last day of May?

5. Which delegate is Washington's neighbor on the Potomac?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between France and America during the period of the Convention?

2. What is the Committee of the Whole?

3. What rules do Convention delegates agree upon?

4. What do the delegates do when the Convention is not in session?

5. What are considered to be the disadvantages to having a single executive?

6. In Chapter Five, which Resolves are postponed for later discussion?

7. What kind of reception does John Adams receive in England?

8. What are Lansing's arguments in favor of the New Jersey Plan?

9. What are the terms of Hamilton's plan for a republican government?

10. What characteristic and accomplishments make Rufus King the most impressive of the delegates from Massachusetts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The delegates to the Convention brig with them vivid memories of the recent events that accompany their separation from England. Their memories and feelings help shape the Constitution. Choose three historical events mentioned in Bowen's text and describe how each event is viewed by the delegates, as well as how the memory of the event influences delegates in their construction of the Constitution.

Essay Topic 2

Where does the power reside in the relationship between the people and the government? In a well-crafted essay, compare the way the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Constitution all answer that question. What are the reasons for the different responses? How is the final choice for the Constitution made?

Essay Topic 3

In a well-crafted essay, compare the proposals for the office of executive (presidency) as outlined in the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the final Constitution. What concerns do delegates have regarding this aspect of government? How are their concerns resolved?

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