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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Who Shall Ratify? The People or the States?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Edmund Randolph.
(c) George Mason.
(d) Pierce Butler.

2. Which delegate is vehemently opposed to the clause in the Virginia Resolves that gives the national legislature authority to veto laws they judge improper?
(a) Patrick Henry.
(b) John Dickenson.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.

3. What does the term "American" mean to William Priest?
(a) Any person living in the New World.
(b) A white man descends from a native of Europe.
(c) An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".
(d) Someone who pledges to support the new government.

4. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is identified as "not consulted" on the vote to grant the national legislature veto power over all laws they deem improper?
(a) Pierce Butler.
(b) George Mason.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Edmund Randolph.

5. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Dr. Benjamin Rush.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last major issue Convention delegates consider?

2. By August 30th, what date has been set for the final adjournment?

3. Which delegate moves to postpone the vote on ratification?

4. What shocks European visitors to the Southern states?

5. Which delegate makes the motion that an address to the people accompanies the Constitution?

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