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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. What are the Federalist Papers?
(a) The published version of Washington's description of the Convention.
(b) A series of articles published in New York newspapers supporting the ratification of the Constitution.
(c) The published version of Madison's notes from the Convention.
(d) A series of articles published in New York newspapers against the ratification of the Constitution.

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

3. Which delegate signs the letter to Congress as a representative of all Convention delegates?
(a) William Samuel Johnson.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Governor Morris.
(d) George Washington.

4. Which state has the largest delegation present at the end of the Convention?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Virginia.
(c) New York.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The delegates pass a motion that the official Convention papers are kept by whom?

2. Which basic proposition is common to the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Report of the Committee of Detail?

3. Which article, in the document presented by the Committee of Detail, alarms the Maryland delegates?

4. Why does George Mason object to the motion empowering Congress to cut canals where needed?

5. What is the federal ratio?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is slavery an issue at the Convention?

3. What is Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Constitution?

4. How are George Washington and James Wilson connected to the Western Territories?

5. What is the basis for the arguments presented by the Anti-federalists in Massachusetts?

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

7. Why are test oaths an issue for the delegates?

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

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

10. Why do the delegates vote against adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

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