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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Ratification of the Constitution, Chapters 31-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the convention call for on July 26?
(a) Proposals for executive term limits.
(b) A vote on ratification.
(c) A committee to write a draft of the agreed-upon points.
(d) A committee to resolve the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plan.

2. Why did many delegates support one resolution to this question?
(a) To avoid dissension.
(b) To reduce the federal government's power.
(c) To limit the independence of the federal government.
(d) To cater to the states' needs.

3. What did opponents of the resolution that was ultimately adopted think would be the consequence of adopting the proposal?
(a) That the states would have to band together to oppose the government.
(b) That the states would lose tax income to the federal government.
(c) That states would work by region to set their own laws and standards.
(d) That the states would be eradicated.

4. What position was James Wilson asked to take in the Constitutional debate?
(a) He was asked to defend the Constitution.
(b) He was asked to attack opponents of the Constitution.
(c) He was asked to promote revisions of the Constitution.
(d) He was asked to argue for additions to the Constitution.

5. What method of ratification did Oliver Ellsworth advocate?
(a) Ratification by special conventions in each state.
(b) Ratification by state legislature.
(c) Ratification national referendum.
(d) Ratification by straw poll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did James Wilson argue concerning the Constitution's provision for a standing army?

2. What resolution was ultimately adopted?

3. What did Patrick Henry say was the end of government?

4. What did James Wilson argue regarding the abolition of trial by jury at the federal level?

5. What method of ratification did Mason and Madison advocate?

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