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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of May 25th?
(a) That is the day the delegates from Virginia arrive.
(b) That is the day the Virginia Resolves are presented.
(c) That is the day the Convention officially opens.
(d) That is the day George Washington arrives.

2. In Chapter Four, what issue does James Wilson see as the heart of the problem surrounding government?
(a) Does it represent all states equally?
(b) Is it be over men or over states?
(c) Is it be decided at the Convention?
(d) Is it modeled after the British form of government?

3. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man engages in any type of private behavior as long as he is happy.
(b) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.
(c) A man has the potential to choose any occupation.
(d) A man is able to vote in all elections.

4. Who is Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War?
(a) Madison.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Gerry.
(d) King.

5. What motion does the Committee of the Whole approve before they adjourn on the last day of May?
(a) The motion that the President should be elected by popular vote.
(b) The motion that the President should be elected for life.
(c) The motion that the national legislature should have three branches.
(d) The motion that the national legislature should have two branches.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?

2. Which delegate chairs the committee that writes the Articles of Confederation?

3. Which state does not send a delegation to the Convention?

4. Who is Robert Morris?

5. What is the function of the Committee of the Whole House?

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