Bill of Rights EDP Story

How long has Thomas Schuler been dead at the time of the story?

• 50 years

• More than a century

• 25 years

• 10 years

What did Thomas Schuler want when he settled in Hilldale?

• To become a politician

• To be left alone

• To start a business

• To make friends

What problem did Thomas face with currency in the colonies?

• It was too valuable

• It was always changing in value

• It was not accepted

• It was too heavy to carry

What did many people return to because of uncertain currency values?

• Buying on credit

• The barter system

• Using coins only

• Trading stocks

Why did Thomas Schuler travel to Philadelphia?

What did Thomas realize about the people in the other colonies?

• They were all friendly

• They wanted a strong central government

• They did not care about trade

• They were all farmers

What was the main goal of the Philadelphia Convention?

• To create a new holiday

• To patch up the old government

• To form a new union

• To elect a new president

What was one major disagreement at the convention?

• How to celebrate the new nation

• How to represent the states

• Where to hold the meetings

• Who should be the leader

What did the Bill of Rights guarantee?

• Freedom of speech

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

• The right to travel

How did Thomas Schuler feel about being a candidate for the ratifying convention?

• Excited and proud

• Nervous and unsure

• Indifferent

• Angry