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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two recognized methods to tell the story of the American formative years?
(a) Washington and Adams.
(b) Tories and Whigs.
(c) Communisim and Democracy.
(d) Pure Republicanism and the Jeffersonian interpretations.

2. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?
(a) Telephone calls.
(b) Western Union Telegrams.
(c) Television messages.
(d) Handwritten letters.

3. What was Thomas Paine referring to when he said an island could not rule a continent?
(a) Hawaii ruling California.
(b) Britain continuing to rule over North America.
(c) Britian continuing to rule over India.
(d) Madascar ruling Africa.

4. What did John Adams ask his wife to save for history?
(a) The outfit he wore when he was inaugurated.
(b) His favorite shoes.
(c) Photos of their children.
(d) All of his letters.

5. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?
(a) Chinese Red Guard.
(b) British army and navy.
(c) Taliban.
(d) Spanish Armada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?

2. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?

3. How many colonies were present at the birth of the new nation of the United States?

4. Where, according to the Constitution, does sovreignity in the United States lie?

5. How many residents of the new republic were slaves?

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