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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the introduction to this edition of "The Anti-Federalist Papers"?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Sacvan Bercovitch.
(c) Ralph Ketcham.
(d) James Madison.

2. What were opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted afraid of?
(a) That the states would gain too much independence.
(b) That foreign countries would be able to divide and conquer.
(c) That the federal government would become too powerful.
(d) That trade would be stifled.

3. What reason did delegates give for Senators being elected in state legislatures?
(a) They would therefore be men of character.
(b) They would have the contacts they needed within the state.
(c) They would already know the laws.
(d) They would therefore be essentially promoted from within.

4. Why did many delegates support one resolution to this question?
(a) To limit the independence of the federal government.
(b) To avoid dissension.
(c) To reduce the federal government's power.
(d) To cater to the states' needs.

5. What did George Mason argue in the debate of June 4?
(a) He argued for an elected executive.
(b) He argued against a unified executive.
(c) He argued for a unified executive.
(d) He argued for an appointed executive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What thoughts did Mr. Madison express on the topic of elections during debate at the convention?

2. What was the Great Compromise?

3. Who was particularly concerned about the Virginia Plan?

4. Which bodies were the delegates considering as electors of Representatives in the House?

5. What were Americans and Britons discussing a great deal during the 1770s?

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