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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day was the Declaration of Independence approved?
(a) July 4, 1776
(b) July 5, 1776
(c) July 4, 1775
(d) July 1, 1776

2. What precipitates Abigail's sailing to London?
(a) John is appointed Ambassador to the British Court
(b) She and John are going on a second honeymoon
(c) John is ill and needs her
(d) She wants Nabby to have an English education

3. Who crafted the words of the Declaration of Independence?
(a) John Adams
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) John Hancock
(d) Benjamin Franklin

4. What serious illness strikes Adams during his time in Holland?
(a) Chicken Pox
(b) Epilepsy
(c) Swine flu
(d) Nervous fever

5. Why did Benjamin Franklin go to Canada during this time?
(a) To go hunting
(b) To intervene in the French and Indian War
(c) To see family members
(d) To determine if Canda would become the 14th colony

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Te Deum?

2. When was the Boston Tea Party?

3. What illness strikes many, including Washington, in May of 1790?

4. To what country does Adams move to seek financial aid?

5. What statement did Washington add to his presidential oath of office?

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