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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. How does George Washington show his approval or disapproval of measures discussed at the Convention?

2. Which delegate to the Constitution Convention is not elected as a delegate to the Massachusetts Convention?

3. Which delegate is vehemently against the idea of a standing army?

4. What is the result of the Great Compromise?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is slavery an issue at the Convention?

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

5. What is the difference between the British and American views of the farmer during the eighteenth century?

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

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

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

9. In the discussion on ratification, why does Edmund Randolph announce that he dissents from the whole system?

10. Why is ratification an important issue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Convention delegates find many topics that cause controversy. In several instances, the best solution is a compromise. Identify three controversial topics, describe the source of the controversy, and explain how the delegates compromise to resolve the issue. Which compromise do you believe to be the most important? Provide evidence to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

By 1787, there are some distinctions between the viewpoints of Northern and Southern states. Identify three (3) issues where there are regional differences. Write a well-crafted essay that presents the regional perspectives on each each issue, identifying specific delegates and states if possible.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Bowen notes the importance of the written word for the delegates and for the final ratification of the Constitution. In a well-crafted essay, discuss the way writing is used to construct and present arguments about government and the Constitution before, during, and after the Convention.

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