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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Are the terms "slavery", "slaves", or "Negroes" used in the Constitution of the United States?
(a) Yes, but only at the end.
(b) No, they were specifically excluded.
(c) Yes, but only in the Declaration of Independence.
(d) No, these terms were not known at the time.

3. How many other presidents have served as long as Washington did as the head of our nation?
(a) One- Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) Three - Bush, Roosevelt and Wilson.
(c) Two - Franklin and Teddy Roosevelt.
(d) None.

4. What land purchase occurred under Jefferson's presidency and direction?
(a) California.
(b) Alaska.
(c) The Louisiana Purchase.
(d) The Missouri Compromise.

5. What issue was discussed by the Constitutional Congress but specifically excluded from the final documents?
(a) Secret Service.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Price of Postage.
(d) Telecommunications.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Adams' famous saying that allowed the two men to begin their correspondence and friendship again?

2. What are the two recognized methods to tell the story of the American formative years?

3. What did John Adams ask his wife to save for history?

4. What was the religious preference of the delegations that presented the petitions?

5. Who was the most instrumental in encouraging Adams and Jefferson to resume their correspondence and friendship?

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