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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

James Madison.

Dr. Benjamin Rush.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin.

Thomas Jefferson.

2.

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

New York.

Pennsylvania.

Georgia.

Maryland.

3.

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

The church is the foundation of Massachusetts government.

The governor is an active member of the church.

The State House is too small.

Samuel Adams wants all meetings to open with prayer.

4.

Why does New Hampshire delay their vote on the Constitution? (from Virginia and New York. The Federal Procession.)

They want to put together a series of amendments that supplement the Constitution.

They are concerned about becoming the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.

They want to become the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.

They dod not get a quorum together for their Convention vote.

5.

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

That a single executive governs the country.

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

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