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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

By the number of babies born each year.

By the number of citizens living within each state.

2.

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.

He is the governor of New York.

His father-in-law has political prestige.

3.

What does Edmund Randolph propose on the final day of the Convention? (from A Bill of Rights Rejected.)

To add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

To empower Congress to establish a University.

To empower Congress to cut canals where they are needed.

To hold a second general Convention after the people have a chance to examine the proposed Constitution.

4.

Which delegate is vehemently against the idea of a standing army? (from Test Oaths, Deism and Tolerance. A Standing Army. Treason Defined.)

Elbridge Gerry.

James Madison.

Ellsworth.

Governor Morris.

5.

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 want to become the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.

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

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

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