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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

George Mason.

Pierce Butler.

George Washington.

Edmund Randolph.

2.

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

The State House is too small.

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.

3.

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

Horse racing.

Clearing timber for farmland.

Squirrel hunting.

Hunting wild turkey.

4.

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

In smaller sub-committees.

In the full Convention.

Only in state caucuses.

Only in the Committee of the Whole.

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 a single executive governs the country.

That all states have equal representation in Congress.

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.

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