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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.
(b) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(c) The right temple.
(d) His right leg, in the main artery.

2. What did George Washington do to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?
(a) He wrote a letter to the Philadelphia newspaper.
(b) He sent the militia to Pennsylvania.
(c) He paid the ransom.
(d) He sent Thomas Jefferson to negotiate.

3. What does the author say was a direct result of the new republic's decision to delay the slavery question in the 1780's?
(a) War of 1812.
(b) World War I.
(c) Vietnam War.
(d) American Civil War.

4. What famous American endorsed this petition?
(a) Patrick Henry.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) John Paul Jones.
(d) Jesse Jackson.

5. What documents are available today that relate the exact words spoken by each of the dinner attendees?
(a) None, there were no records kept by any of the men.
(b) Notes from Jefferson's secretary.
(c) Court records.
(d) Video tapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which states included a law in their state constitutions that made slavery illegal?

2. What does the author think Jefferson offered Madison to get him to accept the new financial plan?

3. According to the author, whose version of the duel outcome has persevered through history?

4. What did Benjamin Franklin leave George Washington in his will?

5. What was the House's vote on referring the petition to a committee?

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