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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what political party was Hamilton considered a leader?
(a) Federalist.
(b) Tory.
(c) Republican.
(d) Whig.

2. Why did the framers of the Constitution avoid the issue of slavery?
(a) They did not believe the issue was important enough to be included.
(b) None of the framers brought the issue to the attention of the others.
(c) They forgot about it.
(d) They believed the issue would prevent the states from forming a country.

3. What caliber were the dueling pistols?
(a) .45 ACP.
(b) .54 caliber balls.
(c) .22 long rifle.
(d) .38 special.

4. What acts are considered to be the worst blunders of the John Adams presidency?
(a) His alteration of the calendar.
(b) His friendship with Thomas Jefferson.
(c) The Alien and Sedition Acts.
(d) Peace with France.

5. What rank in the military did Aaron Burr attain during the American Revolution?
(a) Captain.
(b) Private.
(c) Colonel.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many new slaves were in the USA between the time of the Declaration of Independence and the census of 1790?

2. What was the religious preference of the delegations that presented the petitions?

3. What was written into the US Constitution that directly affected this petition?

4. Who was elected to be the third President of the United States?

5. Before the duel, how many years did the two men, Hamilton and Burr, have animosity between them?

(see the answer key)

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