Miracle at Philadelphia Quiz

Print

Word

PDF

Take our free Miracle at Philadelphia quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Only in state caucuses.

Only in the Committee of the Whole.

In the full Convention.

In smaller sub-committees.

2.

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

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

That all states have equal representation in Congress.

That a single executive governs the country.

3.

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

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

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

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

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

4.

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.)

Edmund Randolph.

George Washington.

Pierce Butler.

George Mason.

5.

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.

Because the new President wants a permanent home.

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

More summaries and resources for teaching or studying Miracle at Philadelphia.

Browse all BookRags Study Guides.

Copyrights