Miracle at Philadelphia Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Catherine Drinker Bowen
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 171 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Miracle at Philadelphia Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Catherine Drinker Bowen
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 171 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Drafting the Constitution. The Committee of Style and Arrangement Take Hold. September 8-12..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does George Washington show his approval or disapproval of measures discussed at the Convention?
(a) By delivering long speeches.
(b) By sharing his comments with Madison, who presents them to the full Convention.
(c) By smiling or frowning.
(d) By making short comments.

2. Chapter Five describes which Virginia Resolve that is considered at the beginning of June?
(a) The institution of a national executive.
(b) The method of representation within the legislature.
(c) The ability for the President to veto measures.
(d) The ability for Congress to tax the states.

3. In 1787, which state is not participating in the Union?
(a) New York.
(b) Vermont.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Maryland.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?

2. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?

3. In 1787, which American City still shows the effects of the Revolutionary War?

4. How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention?

5. Where does the Constitution go after it is signed in Philadelphia?

(see the answer key)

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