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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1836, Chapter Five - Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When talking to Merry, what does Burr refrain from doing?
(a) Agreeing to liberate the colonial people from Spain.
(b) Committing himself to breaking up the union.
(c) Telling Merry that the western states have the right to secede.
(d) Asking for the help of the British Navy.

2. With whom do Burr, Wilkinson, Smith, Dayton, and Jackson believe that they should go to war to liberate Louisiana and Mexico?
(a) Mexico.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

3. From what do John Seargeant and Dr. Hutchison die?
(a) Consumption.
(b) The yellow fevor.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) The plague.

4. For whom does Helen's mother work?
(a) A dressmaker.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A cook.
(d) A politician.

5. How does Burr punish the men who tried to shoot him?
(a) He executes one of them.
(b) He kicks them all out of the military.
(c) He requires them to go into a dangerous mission.
(d) He cuts off one of their arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what vote does Wilkinson narrowly escape his own treason conviction?

2. What is the name of the Supreme Court Justice put on trial for believing that there are limitations on legislative powers?

3. How does Jefferson feel about states' rights?

4. What is Madame Jumel's connection to Napoleon?

5. How does Jefferson speak during his inaugural speech?

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