7. Document Project 7: Debating the Constitution in New York State

Quiz for Document 7.7 Alexander Hamilton, Pro-Federalist Argument at the New York State Convention, June 1788

Quiz for Document 7.7: Alexander Hamilton, Pro-Federalist Argument at the New York State Convention, June 1788

Document 7.7: Alexander Hamilton, Pro-Federalist Argument at the New York State Convention, June 1788

Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 1

1. What is Alexander Hamilton’s views on state decisions in comparison to federal decisions?

States are self-interested.

States are selfless.

States are uninformed.

States are aggressive.

Question 2

2. What was Hamilton’s concern regarding the Articles of Confederation?

They placed too much emphasis on the judiciary

They would create an ineffective but powerful Congress

They did not grant enough presidential power

They allowed too much democracy

Question 3

3. How does Hamilton explain the inclusion of the Three-Fifths Clause in the Constitution?

With a defense of the institution of slavery

By explaining the desire to spread the practice to the North

Arguing that it is needed to control the number of representatives

That it is critical to achieve a spirit of compromise with the South

Question 4

4. Why were antislavery proponents willing to accept slavery on so many historical issues such as the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution?

A hypocritical view toward slavery

The importance of slavery to the nation’s economy

In an effort to appeal to constituent perspective

Racist views toward African Americans

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