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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Western Territory, the Land Companies and the Northwest Ordinance. Manasseh Cutler..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New York.
(c) Vermont.
(d) New Jersey.

2. Which American food does Brissot de Warville describe as food for the man who wants to be free?
(a) The apple.
(b) The potato.
(c) Deer or venison.
(d) Squirrel.

3. Who is Edmund Randolph?
(a) Governor of New Hampshire.
(b) Governor of New York.
(c) Governor of New Jersey.
(d) Governor of Virginia.

4. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?
(a) What representation is used for Congress?
(b) What is the role of the executive in the new government?
(c) What type of government best suites America?
(d) Who is president of the Convention?

5. What issue is most important for the states of Kentucky and Tennessee?
(a) Fair boundaries with neighboring states and a share of the Western Territory.
(b) Proportional representation for all slaves.
(c) Free commerce down the Mississippi River and an ocean port for goods.
(d) A tariff on their goods, including tobacco and timber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate elegantly rebuts Paterson's defense of the New Jersey plan?

2. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?

3. Which state comes prepared to oppose proportional representation?

4. Which delegate is president of the Illinois-Wabash Land Company?

5. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?

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