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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what action would have ended the move for American Independence?
(a) Spain's entry into the war on the side of America.
(b) Better use of horses by either army.
(c) British commanders prosecuting the war more vigorously.
(d) The invention of the atomic bomb.

2. What was written into the US Constitution that directly affected this petition?
(a) Congress cannot hear any petitions regarding any subject.
(b) Constitution states that Congress cannot consider any petitions during February.
(c) The Constitution does not recognize Quakers as an authorized religion.
(d) Constitution prohibited Congress from passing any law regarding the slave trade until 1808.

3. What was the religious preference of the delegations that presented the petitions?
(a) Buddhist.
(b) Quaker.
(c) Atheist.
(d) Catholic.

4. In its most simple terms, how did the Constitutional Convention formulate its documents?
(a) Unknown, all meetings were held in secret and no records were kept.
(b) All were written by Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Abigail Adams kep the minutes and published them in their entirety after the convention ended.
(d) Through debates, letters, private discussions and presentations at the meetings.

5. What was the name of the report Hamilton wrote that started the need for this compromise?
(a) CNN White Paper on Finances.
(b) The New Republic.
(c) The Pickwick Papers.
(d) Report on the Public Credit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hamilton propose to handle the debts of the thirteen states?

2. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?

3. What was one of the core principals of the Articles of Confederation?

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

5. Who did Madison feel would be exploited and cheated as a result of Hamilton's plan?

(see the answer key)

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