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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) Island of Nevis, West Indies.
(b) Honolulu, Hawaii.
(c) New Orleans, LA.
(d) Delhi, India.

2. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?
(a) British army and navy.
(b) Spanish Armada.
(c) Taliban.
(d) Chinese Red Guard.

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

4. Who urged General Washington to free all the slaves at the end of the Revolutionary War?
(a) Lafayette.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Madison.
(d) The State of Georgia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which states during this debate were the most aggressive in defending their right to own slaves?

2. What did Madison propose to do about the issue?

3. Why was there a dispute about who won the 1800 Presidential Election?

4. Where, according to the Constitution, does sovreignity in the United States lie?

5. In Jefferson's opinion, how long should the laws of this generation stay in effect?

(see the answer key)

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