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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which state delegation split their vote on July second? (from The Tension Mounts. Europe and America.)

Georgia.

New York.

Maryland.

Pennsylvania.

2.

Why is a permanent location for the new government more important than it is for the old government? (from Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square.)

To alleviate sectional differences, since Southern congressmen feel uncomfortable in the North.

Because the new President wants a permanent home.

There are more congressmen, including those from the interior of the country, and there needs to be a consistency for travel purposes.

To provide a distinction from the old government, where Congress moves from city to city.

3.

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.

Elbridge Gerry.

John Rutledge.

4.

How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention? (from The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19.)

He is a member of the ruling political party in New York.

He is asked to participate by George Washington.

His father-in-law has political prestige.

He is the governor of New York.

5.

What does the term "American" mean to William Priest? (from Journey Through the American States, Continued. The People.)

Someone who pledges to support the new government.

A white man descends from a native of Europe.

Any person living in the New World.

An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".

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