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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Federal versus National. The Two Supremes. The City of Philadelphia..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?
(a) Washington is elected the Commander of the Convention.
(b) A popular vote elects him as General of the Continental Army.
(c) Congress elects him as General of the Continental Army.
(d) Washington is appointed as the Commander of the thirteen original colonies.

2. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?
(a) In a carriage.
(b) On foot.
(c) In a sedan chair.
(d) On horseback.

3. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) A monarchy.
(b) A weak national government.
(c) A strong national government.
(d) Continuation of the confederation.

4. What is Jefferson's position regarding Shay's Rebellion?
(a) Jefferson remains neutral about the events labeled as Shay's Rebellion.
(b) Jefferson supports the spirit of resistance to government demonstrated by the rebels.
(c) Jefferson condemns the rebels for acting against the government.
(d) Jefferson argues that the principles of Shay's Rebellion are used to write the Constitution.

5. What forms the basis of the Convention's procedure?
(a) The Virginia Resolves.
(b) The Pennsylvania Constitution.
(c) The Articles of Confederation.
(d) The Magna Carta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?

2. Why does New Hampshire delay in sending delegates to the Convention?

3. Why is Thomas Jefferson absent from the Convention?

4. Which delegate from South Carolina claims to have a plan similar to that presented by Edmund Randolph?

5. Which delegate is the oldest?

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