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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which delegate is vehemently against the idea of a standing army? (from Test Oaths, Deism and Tolerance. A Standing Army. Treason Defined.)

James Madison.

Ellsworth.

Governor Morris.

Elbridge Gerry.

2.

What American diversion does Chevalier de Chastelleux experience while in Connecticut? (from Journey Through the American States. The Physical Scene.)

Hunting wild turkey.

Clearing timber for farmland.

Horse racing.

Squirrel hunting.

3.

Which state delegation split their vote on July second? (from The Tension Mounts. Europe and America.)

New York.

Pennsylvania.

Maryland.

Georgia.

4.

What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate? (from Life, Liberty and Property. The People at Large. The Method of Electing Congressmen. June 6-7.)

The Senate is able to discuss foreign matters with more authority because more Senators travel to Europe.

The Senate is able to make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.

The Senate is able to work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.

The Senate is able to counteract the decisions made by a popularly elected branch of legislature.

5.

What does the term "American" mean to William Priest? (from Journey Through the American States, Continued. The People.)

A white man descends from a native of Europe.

An Indian or one of the New World "aborigines".

Any person living in the New World.

Someone who pledges to support the new government.

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