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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?
2. What contingent did Madison represent in this issue?
3. According to the author, why did Hamilton go to the duel?
4. On the subject of Hamilton's financial proposal, what was the main issue?
5. Before this important dinner took place, from what country had Jefferson just returned?
Short Essay Questions
1. What roles did the seconds (Pendleton and Van Ness) have in the days before the duel? Describe how each one played out these roles, and how they handled their roles after the duel.
2. Describe what is known about the duel between Burr and Hamilton
3. What, in your opinion, were the greatest assets of the new republic?
4. Describe Thomas Jefferson's style of diplomacy.
5. Describe Alexander Hamilton's appearance and reputation.
6. Why do you think such prominent men chose a duel to resolve their differences? Did it work?
7. Why was the land now known as the District of Columbia a good place to locate the capital city of the new government?
8. What does the author mean when he says the American Revolution did not "devour its own children"?
9. Why was Virginia so important to the decisions of this time?
10. Describe Aaron Burr's appearance and reputation.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe George Washington. What contributed to his legendary character, and what traits did he have that made him the perfect man to lead our young nation?
Essay Topic 2
What do you believe is the greatest lesson to be derived from this work? Did the book change your understanding of the time following the Revolutionary War and its importance to the way America has evolved? Explain in detail.
Essay Topic 3
What was the main disadvantages of delaying the decision about slavery to 1808, mandated by the Constitution? What were the advantages? In your opinion, what should the Constitution have done about the issue?
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