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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan? (from The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19.)

That all states have equal representation in Congress.

That a single executive governs the country.

That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.

That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

2.

Why are Philadelphia's artisans and mechanics in favor of the Constitution? (from The Constitution Goes Before the Country.)

They believe it makes them equivalent to the wealthy landowners.

They believe it opens the Western Territories and give them a chance to own property.

They believe it gives them additional opportunities to enter government.

They believe it improves trade with Europe.

3.

What shocks European visitors to the Southern states? (from Journey Through the American States, Continued. The People.)

The accents of the Southern citizens.

The distance between cities.

The slave quarters at Mount Vernon.

The clothing worn by the women.

4.

On the last day, which delegate states he is determined to withhold his name from the Constitution? (from A Bill of Rights Rejected.)

Luther Martin.

Charles Pinckney.

John Rutledge.

Elbridge Gerry.

5.

Why do delegates to the Massachusetts Convention meet in Boston's Brattle Street Church? (from Massachusetts. The People Speak.)

The governor is an active member of the church.

Samuel Adams wants all meetings to open with prayer.

The church is the foundation of Massachusetts government.

The State House is too small.

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