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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?
(a) Spain's entry into the war on the side of America.
(b) The invention of the atomic bomb.
(c) Better use of horses by either army.
(d) British commanders prosecuting the war more vigorously.

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

3. What state was Jefferson from?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Texas.
(d) New York.

4. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?
(a) There was considerable voting fraud and a recount was ordered.
(b) George Washington decided at the last minute to make a bid for re-election.
(c) Both candidates earned the same number of votes in the electoral college, but no one was specifically mentioned as the Presidential candidate.
(d) There were too many candidates to declare a majority.

5. At whose home was the dinner held?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) The White House.
(c) Aaron Burr.
(d) George Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sites were being considered for the new permanent capital of the United States?

2. What was the name of the report Hamilton wrote that started the need for this compromise?

3. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?

4. What danger awaited the main participants in the American Revolution?

5. Who makes history?

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