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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1835, Chapter Six - Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hamilton's control over the executive and legislative branches worrisome to Anti-Federalists?
(a) They believe he is recreating the British governing system.
(b) They believe that he is not capable of wielding power.
(c) They believe that the executive branch is not powerful enough.
(d) They believe that the legislative branch should be eliminated.

2. With what paper is Jefferson temporarily affiliated?
(a) The Evening Post.
(b) The National Gazzette.
(c) The Old Patroon.
(d) The New York Times.

3. To what does Burr credit his success in his duel against Hamilton?
(a) His trickery.
(b) His courage.
(c) His calmness.
(d) His marksmanship.

4. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?
(a) The Louisiana Territory.
(b) Staten Island.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Blennerhasset's Island.

5. Before Burr has committed treason, what does Jefferson tell the western governors to do?
(a) Arrest Wilkinson.
(b) Be on guard for the traitorous Burr.
(c) Find and protect Burr.
(d) Kill Burr.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who serves as Burr's defense council in his treason trial where Jefferson plays prosecutor?

2. When Mrs. Burr meets with Charlie after Burr's partners in the Texas land scheme come looking for him, what does Mrs. Burr claim her husband has sold?

3. When Mrs. James Reynolds blackmails Alexander Hamilton, how does he respond?

4. What does John Adams tell Burr about Jefferson's motivations?

5. What is Burr's opinion about Henry Clay?

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