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

2. What do the Virginia delegates do before a quorum of states arrive?
(a) The delegates meet with delegates from other states to establish a common ground.
(b) The delegates craft a new Constitution for the United States.
(c) The delegates draft 15 Articles of Confederation detailing a plan for government.
(d) The delegates write 15 Resolves detailing a plan for government.

3. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?
(a) Thirteen officers from Cincinnati.
(b) Thirteen Congressmen.
(c) Thirteen merchants from Rhode Island.
(d) Thirteen delegates from New Hampshire.

4. Who proposes the compromise on representation?
(a) John Rutledge.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) Roger Sherman.
(d) James Wilson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes the Virginia Act approving a Federal Convention?

2. Chapter Five describes which Virginia Resolve that is considered at the beginning of June?

3. What is the ever-present danger delegates do not discuss?

4. Who is called the "unsung hero" of the Convention?

5. What does Madison consider "a clear principle of free government"?

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