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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what event brought the longstanding rivalry between Burr and Hamilton to a head?
(a) A horse race in which both men had substantial financial risk.
(b) The discovery of an affair between Hamilton and Burr's wife.
(c) The vote between Burr and Jefferson for President in 1800/01.
(d) The death of Hamilton's son, Philip.

2. Who worked behind the scenes to promote Jefferson's candidacy for President?
(a) Aaron Burr.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) John Paul Jones.

3. Burr was blocked by Hamilton in his quest to be come the American minister to what country?
(a) Mexico.
(b) France.
(c) China.
(d) England.

4. What was the subject of the petitions to the House of Representatives that caused so much controversy on February 11, 1790?
(a) Ending the African slave trade in the USA.
(b) Declaring December 25 the official date of Christmas.
(c) Declaring November 25 the official date to celebrate Thanksgiving.
(d) Revoking the women's right to vote.

5. What was Aaron Burr's official title in the USA government?
(a) Commander in Chief of the Army.
(b) Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) Vice President.
(d) President.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the concerns shared by pro-slavery and abolitionist factions?

2. What is the Code Duello?

3. What is one significance of the debate in 1790 over the Quaker petitions?

4. What political parties existed for the nation?

5. Who were some of Hamilton's better known political enemies?

(see the answer key)

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