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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many total shots were fired at the duel?
(a) Two, both by Burr.
(b) Two, both by Hamilton.
(c) Six, three by each man.
(d) Two, one by each man.

2. How long did it take Hamilton to write the Report on Public Credit?
(a) One night.
(b) One year.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three Weeks.

3. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?
(a) About six weeks.
(b) Forever.
(c) Over two hundred years.
(d) About twenty years.

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

5. 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) All were written by Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Unknown, all meetings were held in secret and no records were kept.
(d) Through debates, letters, private discussions and presentations at the meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?

2. What was the total amount of debt the United States was facing in 1790?

3. Who was considered to be the first President of the United States, almost unanimously by its people?

4. What did John Adams see as the paradox facing the new republic?

5. An affair of honor should involve only what type of charges?

(see the answer key)

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