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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. What question surrounds the division of the Western Territories?
(a) Whether the newly created states are admitted to the Union on an equal basis.
(b) Whether the land is effectively governed by a Chief Executive.
(c) Whether the newly created states ratifies a Constitution.
(d) Whether the land is divided equally among the existing states.
2. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) A monarchy.
(b) A strong national government.
(c) A weak national government.
(d) Continuation of the confederation.
3. Who is Edmund Randolph?
(a) Governor of New Jersey.
(b) Governor of Virginia.
(c) Governor of New Hampshire.
(d) Governor of New York.
4. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Manasseh Cutler.
(d) George Washington.
5. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?
(a) Thirteen Congressmen.
(b) Thirteen delegates from New Hampshire.
(c) Thirteen officers from Cincinnati.
(d) Thirteen merchants from Rhode Island.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which delegate is president of the Illinois-Wabash Land Company?
2. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?
3. Why is it necessary for the Western Territories to have an ocean port?
4. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?
5. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?
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