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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is considered to be the main asset the new republic possessed?
(a) Vast continent of North America, with all its resources.
(b) Gold mine in Pennsylvania.
(c) Good intentions.
(d) British stocks and bonds.

2. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?
(a) New York Times version.
(b) Burr's followers and family.
(c) Hamilton's followers and family.
(d) Jefferon's eyewitness account.

3. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?
(a) 25.3 million dollars.
(b) 4.5 thousand dollars.
(c) 355 million dollars.
(d) 77.1 million dollars.

4. In what state did the duel occur?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) New York.
(d) Maine.

5. How did critics of the Constitution see that document?
(a) As a betrayal of the core concepts of the American Revolution.
(b) As a poorly written document with considerable grammatical errors.
(c) As a shining beacon of the principals fought for in the Revolution.
(d) As a starting point for further amendments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was written into the US Constitution that directly affected this petition?

2. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?

3. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?

4. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

5. How old was James Madison at the time of this dinner meeting?

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