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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which delegate to the Constitution Convention is not elected as a delegate to the Massachusetts Convention? (from Massachusetts. The People Speak.)

Elbridge Gerry.

Rufus King.

Caleb Strong.

Nathaniel Gorham.

2.

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

In smaller sub-committees.

Only in state caucuses.

Only in the Committee of the Whole.

In the full Convention.

3.

How does Rutledge and Butler believe representation is determined? (from America Divided. Sherman's Compromise. The Committee of the Whole Makes its Report. June 11-13.)

By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

By the number of babies born each year.

By the physical area of the state, including parts of the Western Territory.

By the number of citizens living within each state.

4.

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 improves trade with Europe.

They believe it gives them additional opportunities to enter government.

5.

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

Samuel Adams wants all meetings to open with prayer.

The State House is too small.

The governor is an active member of the church.

The church is the foundation of Massachusetts government.

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