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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John Adams ask his wife to save for history?
(a) His favorite shoes.
(b) Photos of their children.
(c) All of his letters.
(d) The outfit he wore when he was inaugurated.

2. In the author's opinion, what was the direct result of the House's refusal to deal with the subject of slavery in 1790?
(a) The Boston Massacre.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Whiskey Rebellion.

3. Which two Representatives reacted first to this petition?
(a) James Jackson and William Loughton Smith.
(b) Raymond Burr and Michael Jackson.
(c) Ben Franklin and James Madison.
(d) Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.

4. How many delegates were at the Constitutional Convention?
(a) Fifty-five.
(b) One hundred and three.
(c) Unknown, no specific records were kept.
(d) Thirteen, one for each colony.

5. In what city did this dinner take place?
(a) Atlanta, GA.
(b) New York City.
(c) Seattle, WA.
(d) Boston, MA.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?

3. What does the author consider the years of 1787-1788 for America?

4. What positions had Alexander Hamilton held in the US government?

5. What was the primary form of communication in America during 1787-89?

(see the answer key)

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