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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Which states during this debate were the most aggressive in defending their right to own slaves?
(a) Georgia and South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina and South Carolina.
(c) Virginia and North Carolina.
(d) New York and New Jersey.

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

4. What was written into the US Constitution that directly affected this petition?
(a) Constitution states that Congress cannot consider any petitions during February.
(b) The Constitution does not recognize Quakers as an authorized religion.
(c) Congress cannot hear any petitions regarding any subject.
(d) Constitution prohibited Congress from passing any law regarding the slave trade until 1808.

5. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) The vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(b) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.
(c) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.
(d) A horse race in which both men had substantial financial risk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Hamilton's new country house?

2. According to the author, why did Burr go to the duel?

3. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?

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

5. In what city did this dinner take place?

(see the answer key)

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