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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 American City still shows the effects of the Revolutionary War?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Trenton, New Jersey.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York City.
2. Which American food does Brissot de Warville describe as food for the man who wants to be free?
(a) The potato.
(b) Squirrel.
(c) Deer or venison.
(d) The apple.
3. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?
(a) New York.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Vermont.
4. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Manasseh Cutler.
5. What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate?
(a) The Senate is able to make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.
(b) The Senate is able to discuss foreign matters with more authority because more Senators travel to Europe.
(c) The Senate is able to work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.
(d) The Senate is able to counteract the decisions made by a popularly elected branch of legislature.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is important about the reading of state credentials?
2. What issue is most important for the states of Kentucky and Tennessee?
3. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?
4. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?
5. How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention?
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