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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Roger Williams, what is the principle at the heart of constitutional government? (from Committee of Detail. The Slavery Compromise.)

The abolition of slavery.

The pursuit of happiness.

The civil power, with people consenting and agreeing.

Equal representation for states.

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.)

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

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

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

Because the new President wants a permanent home.

3.

By the events of Chapter 11, how is the balloting taking place? (from The Tension Mounts. Europe and America.)

In the full Convention.

In smaller sub-committees.

Only in the Committee of the Whole.

Only in state caucuses.

4.

How does George Washington show his approval or disapproval of measures discussed at the Convention? (from The Great Compromise. A King for America. Ten-Day Adjournment. General Washington Goes Fishing.)

By smiling or frowning.

By making short comments.

By sharing his comments with Madison, who presents them to the full Convention.

By delivering long speeches.

5.

What American diversion does Chevalier de Chastelleux experience while in Connecticut? (from Journey Through the American States. The Physical Scene.)

Hunting wild turkey.

Squirrel hunting.

Horse racing.

Clearing timber for farmland.

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