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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?
(a) Abigail Adams kep the minutes and published them in their entirety after the convention ended.
(b) Through debates, letters, private discussions and presentations at the meetings.
(c) Unknown, all meetings were held in secret and no records were kept.
(d) All were written by Thomas Jefferson.

4. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?
(a) Suddenly rather than gradually.
(b) Gradually rather than suddenly.
(c) With the approval of the British rules.
(d) Over a period of 200 years.

5. What country did America look to for guidance on how to create their new republic?
(a) China.
(b) Burma.
(c) Scotland.
(d) None - the American revolution was the first.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author consider the years of 1787-1788 for America?

3. What country is the oldest enduring republic in world history?

4. What issue was discussed by the Constitutional Congress but specifically excluded from the final documents?

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

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