1. In 1805, with whom does Jefferson consider going to war to acquire the Floridas?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Mexico.
(d) England.

2. What position does James Wilkinson hold when he asks Burr to get involved in the conquest of the West?
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Brigadier General.
(d) Lieutenant.

3. What does Jefferson believe should be done with slaves?
(a) He feels that they should be kept in underground houses.
(b) He believes they should be returned to Africa or the Indies.
(c) He feels that they should be sent to Australia.
(d) He feels that they should be beaten.

4. When did Burr write most of his notes regarding the Revolutionary War?
(a) When he was hunched down in trenches during the war.
(b) When he was lost at sea with his daughter.
(c) When he was alone between marriages.
(d) When he traveled to Europe and lived with a prostitute.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Swartwout introduces Charlie to a publisher who is willing to pay Charlie for his research; who does this publisher want to write the biography about Burr?

2. Where is Charlie when he is arrested for murder?

3. What does Burr tell Jefferson he feels is the greatest weakness in the Constitution?

4. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?

5. Where does Jefferson claim that Burr's treasonous act occurred in December of 1806?

(see the answer key)

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