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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ultimately signed on September 3, 1783?
(a) Olive Branch Resolution
(b) Dutch Amnesty Resolution
(c) The Declaration of Independence
(d) The Treaty of Paris

2. According to congress, how long should judges serve?
(a) For life
(b) 15 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 4 years

3. Who did Adams say depended on Congress' decision to split from England?
(a) His family
(b) New England
(c) His church
(d) Unborn generations

4. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?
(a) Samuel Adams
(b) Thomas Paine
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) John Adams

5. To what position is Adams appointed?
(a) Attorney General
(b) Secretary of the Navy
(c) Commissioner to France
(d) Commander in Chief of the Army

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Adams say happened to some of his letters sent to Abigail during this time?

2. Why is Abigail especially melancholy by another one of John's absences?

3. What was a critical step for the new country?

4. What did the people of Boston call an event where five citizens were killed by British soldiers?

5. What is the name of John Adams' wife?

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