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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Pierce Butler opposed to foreigners without a long residence in America being elected to Congress?
(a) He believes that foreigners are not capable of governing effectively.
(b) He believes that Congress functions more efficiently if they are all native English speakers.
(c) He believes that only native-born individuals understand democracy.
(d) He believes such individuals bring attachments to other countries that are dangerous to American beliefs.

2. What is the delegates' decision regarding the location of a fixed seat for the national government?
(a) The first President chooses where government is located.
(b) A new area, known as Washington, is created.
(c) The decision is left to Congress.
(d) Government continues moving between major Eastern cities.

3. Which delegate wishes to establish a national university supported by Congress?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) George Washington.
(d) James Madison.

4. Which delegate signs the Continental Association of 1774, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution?
(a) Rufus King.
(b) Edmund Randolph.
(c) Roger Sherman.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.

5. On the last day, which delegate states he is determined to withhold his name from the Constitution?
(a) Elbridge Gerry.
(b) Charles Pinckney.
(c) Luther Martin.
(d) John Rutledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Committee of Detail present to the Convention on August 6th?

2. Why is it necessary for the Western Territories to have an ocean port?

3. What is the last major issue Convention delegates consider?

4. Who founded the Ohio Company and sells shares to congressmen?

5. Who is named Chairman of the Committee of Style and Arrangement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between the British and American views of the farmer during the eighteenth century?

2. Why is it difficult for the delegates to define treason?

3. Why is slavery an issue at the Convention?

4. How is Washington's character described by his contemporaries?

5. Why does Franklin argue that delegates approve the Constitution even if they have objections?

6. Why does Randolph decline to sign the Constitution?

7. What are James Wilson's arguments in favor of allowing foreign-born Americans to participate in government?

8. What are the differences between living conditions along the Atlantic coastline and in the interior country or back land?

9. What are the arguments presented against including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

10. What do Randolph and the other members of the Committee of Detail think are necessary elements for a well-composed Constitution?

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