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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does George Washington show his approval or disapproval of measures discussed at the Convention? (from The Great Compromise. A King for America. Ten-Day Adjournment. General Washington Goes Fishing.)

By sharing his comments with Madison, who presents them to the full Convention.

By delivering long speeches.

By making short comments.

By smiling or frowning.

2.

What shocks European visitors to the Southern states? (from Journey Through the American States, Continued. The People.)

The slave quarters at Mount Vernon.

The distance between cities.

The accents of the Southern citizens.

The clothing worn by the women.

3.

How does Rutledge and Butler believe representation is determined? (from America Divided. Sherman's Compromise. The Committee of the Whole Makes its Report. June 11-13.)

By the number of citizens living within each state.

By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

By the number of babies born each year.

By the physical area of the state, including parts of the Western Territory.

4.

In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business? (from The Congressional Veto. Proportional Representation. The Delegates Write Home.)

George Washington.

Pierce Butler.

George Mason.

Edmund Randolph.

5.

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 make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.

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

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.

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