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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1834, Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hamilton's control over the executive and legislative branches worrisome to Anti-Federalists?
(a) They believe that the legislative branch should be eliminated.
(b) They believe he is recreating the British governing system.
(c) They believe that the executive branch is not powerful enough.
(d) They believe that he is not capable of wielding power.

2. According to Burr, how many children did he have with his first wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

3. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His courage.
(b) His trickery.
(c) His calmness.
(d) His marksmanship.

4. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?
(a) When he was hunched down in trenches during the war.
(b) When he was alone between marriages.
(c) When he traveled to Europe and lived with a prostitute.
(d) When he was lost at sea with his daughter.

5. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?
(a) The Evening Post.
(b) The National Gazzette.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Old Patroon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hamilton feel about becoming a political leader?

2. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?

3. What does Burr tell Charlie to tell Mrs. Burr when she arrives?

4. What is the outcome of the battle at White Plains?

5. What are the Tory-Federalists also known as?

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